Meaning of loose change | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Synonym of small change (“coins in the pocket, ready to spend”).
   colloquial, uncountable
2. Synonym of small change (“insignificant amount of money”).
   colloquial, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“I had a bit of cash on me, but no loose change.”

“The cost of an opulent wedding is loose change to a millionaire.”

“"For Haughley Junction, we are talking of rising cost estimates from £15m to £30m - that's loose change in rail terms. [...].”

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