Meaning of the word "see the colour of someone's money" in English
What does "see the colour of someone's money" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
see the colour of someone's money
US /siː ðə ˈkʌlər əv ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ˈmʌni/
UK /siː ðə ˈkʌlər əv ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ˈmʌni/
Idiom
1.
to make sure that someone actually has the money they claim to have before you do business with them
Example:
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I won't sign the contract until I see the colour of your money.
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The landlord wanted to see the colour of their money before agreeing to rent the apartment.
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