QUOTES WITH «A FAST BUCK»
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a fast buck.
Great companies start because the founders want to change the world... not make a fast buck.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «A FAST BUCK»
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a fast buck in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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By the time we've got Hater we'll have carried every nickel of that half million. This
may be a fast buck, but don't kid yourself we're not going to earn it.” Rico, who
had no idea what was ahead of him, huddled down in his seat and said nothing.
If you were a fast-buck promoter which way would you go? Merit had nothing to
do with it; it was exploitation. "Let me show you the kind of relationship Diz and I
have. Diz knew I was a pipe smoker. When Diz would go somewhere abroad and
...
3
Cheater's Guide to Speaking English Like
a Native
Fast buck A "fast buck" is money that is earned quickly and easily — and
sometimes dishonestly. a. The company tried to make a fast buck on the property
but they actually lost a lot of money. b. He always jumped at every opportunity to
make a ...
Boye Lafayette De Mente, 2007
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The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional ...
... besieging all legitimate attempts to explore possible motives or true culprits
behind both murders with a barrage of conjecture and regurgitated fantasy
designed to make a fast buck[.] — Jake Brown. Ready to Die, p. 16-17, 2004 fast
burner ...
Eric Partridge, Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor, 2006
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The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and ...
... besieging all legitimate attempts to explore possible motives or true culprits
behind both murders with a barrage of conjecture and regurgitated fantasy
designed to make a fast buck[.] — Jake Brown, Ready to Die, pp. 16–17,2004 fast
burner ...
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American Slang: Cultural Language Guide to Living in the USA
Fast A fast buck: money gotten quickly and easily, generally without too much
concern for ethics. Watch out for the person or organization that induces you to
make a fast buck. A fast talker: one who tends to be glib; to mislead under a
smooth ...
Joseph Melillo, Edward M. Melillo, 2004
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Webster's New World American Idioms Handbook
Here are a few other expressions that refer to making money deceptively: make a
fast buck make a quick profit illegally or by cheating others 0 He was always
trying to make a fast buck with some deceptive scheme. 0 They thought they
could ...
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Speaking of Animals:
A Dictionary of Animal Metaphors
FAST BUCK to make a fast buck. To make a quick, and possibly dishonest, dollar.
Source: DEER. WNNCD: O.E. The adult male deer, or "buck," is a very fast animal
, but this metaphor is based on the deer's antlers, which were once used to ...
Robert Allen Palmatier, 1995
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English idioms for Spanish speakers
Esos ladroncitos pueden verse distintos. pero son cortados del mismo patrdn. to
brush — cepillar to brush up on — repasar. They're brushing up on their English.
Estdn repasando su ingles. buck — el dolar to make a fast buck — hacer dinero ...
Eugene Savaiano, Lynn W. Winget, 2007
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Gentrification and Resistance: Cultural Criminology, ...
In investors and restaurant owners ́ attempts to make 'a fast buck' out of
Sternschanze, even the alternative lifestyle of many residents becomes subjected
to economic efficiency – Sternschanze's cultural capital is increasingly
transformed to ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «A FAST BUCK»
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a fast buck is used in the context of the following news items.
Best Ways To Sell A Car That Doesn't Run
If you do this, you might not make a fast buck, but you would be left with a tax deduction on the value of your car. This might even earn you ... «News24, Jul 15»
Jack Ma's tips for success in business
No wonder, the idea of doing business online was considered absurd. Many who just wanted to make a fast buck soon closed their stores. «Asia Times, Jul 15»
Guddu Rangeela Hindi movie Review, Rating
... who are also part-time informants aiding robberies to make a fast buck, unfurls as a layered revenge saga with khap politics as the backdrop. «The Hans India, Jul 15»
Umno rep: Patriot plate scheme like prostitution
"Among those who win the bid could be known economic traitors who have sabotaged the nation to make a fast buck. Are they worthy of ... «Malaysiakini, Jul 15»
'Patriot' vehicle plate sale cheapening patriotism, says Kit Siang
"Among those who win the bid could be some economic traitors who've sabotaged the nation to make a fast buck! Are they worthy of carrying ... «The Malaysian Insider, Jul 15»
'Dent Repair' scammers targeting local parking lots
In hindsight, she realizes the men had been scouring the parking lot looking for dented cars and a fast buck. "They said that the boss didn't ... «KOMO News, Jul 15»
Brands should take note of the US Supreme Court ruling on gay rights
Superficially, brands will do this for the money – to make a fast buck from the pink pound – but the prize could be so much greater. Those that ... «PR Week, Jul 15»
The business of blogging
Following this model, several fashion bloggers have made a fast buck simply by showcasing designer or branded attires on their social media ... «Pune Mirror, Jul 15»
Public advised not to be deceived into buying 'magical' bezoar stones
KOTA TINGGI: The public, especially the elderly in Johor are advised not to fall prey to tactics by certain people out to make a fast buck selling ... «The Borneo Post, Jun 15»
Don't fall for 'magical' stone trick
KOTA TINGGI: The public, especially the elderly in Johor are advised not to fall prey to certain people out to make a fast buck selling stones ... «Free Malaysia Today, Jun 15»
