queer as a three-dollar bill

Definitions

Adjective. [C2]

Examples

““[…] Does he like⟳ the ship?” / “Hell, no. He wrote Pap it’s the foulest bucket in the Navy—— But that don’t mean⟳ nothing,” he added quickly, seeing Willie wince. “Hell, don’t take⟳ anything that Tom says too serious. Tom’s queer as a three-dollar bill. The Caine’s probably a great ship if he don’t like⟳ it.””

“He wasn’t a promoter, he didn’t know⟳ of any hotel in Acapulco. His whole buildup was as queer as a three-dollar bill. Apparently he made his living gambling, but he was even all washed up with that. Nothing.”

“Don’t be silly, Frank, I didn’t even know⟳ him—and I guess⟳ I shouldn’t have⟳ cared for him if I had. Anyone who could marry⟳ my mother must have⟳ been queer as a three-dollar bill.”

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