Meaning of the word "money for old rope" in English

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money for old rope

US /ˈmʌn.i fɔːr oʊld roʊp/
UK /ˈmʌn.i fɔːr oʊld roʊp/
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Idiom

1.

money earned easily for something that is not worth much effort or value

Example:
Selling those old, broken electronics was money for old rope.
He charges a fortune for simple tasks; it's money for old rope for him.
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