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Meaning of spare change | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Examples

“Got any spare change for a cup of coffee, guv?”

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

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

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

spare no effort spare part spare rib spare room spare room subsidy spare time