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Meaning of temporarily embarrassed millionaire | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A poor person who advocates against social welfare programs because they believe they will become rich in the future.

Examples

“1964, Louis Filler (maybe quoting someone), The President Speaks: From William McKinley to Lyndon B. Johnson One definition of an American is that he is a temporarily embarrassed millionaire. As such, he wants a job, but hates to pay taxes. If he needs a job, he demands that the government provide it one way or another.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

Temporariness temporary temporary gentleman temporary help temporary restraining order temporary tooth