spare change
Synonym of small changeSynonym of small change (“coins in the pocket, ready to spend”).
» They bought him the bird for some spare change.
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2 sentencesThey bought him the bird for some spare change.
When people ask me if I have any spare change, I tell them I have it at home in my spare wallet.
deWenn mich Leute fragen, ob ich etwas Kleingeld übrig habe, sage ich ihnen, dass ich es zu Hause in meiner zweiten Brieftasche habe. — Esperantostern
Meaning
2 senses(colloquial, uncountable)Synonym of small change (“coins in the pocket, ready to spend”).
Got any spare change for a cup of coffee, guv?
I had a bit of cash on me, but no spare change.
(colloquial, uncountable)Synonym of small change (“insignificant amount of money”).
The cost of an opulent wedding is spare change to a millionaire.
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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