almighty dollar
noun
money regarded as a major goal in life or as the basis of power: Love of the almighty dollar has ruined many people.
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Origin of almighty dollar
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Words nearby almighty dollar
Almelo, almemar, Almería, Almetyevsk, almighty, almighty dollar, almique, almirah, Almirante Brown, Almodóvar, Almohad
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