coin of the realm
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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PHILADELPHIA—The first coin of the realm reached its last moment.
“But the podcast model is so smart, because the cost of entry is so low. The real coin of the realm is creativity, and if you can do something that people find interesting... if you build it, they will come. That’s what Scott’s done for 15 years; he’s built this world ... the ‘Comedy Bang!
From Los Angeles Times
Earn some coin of the realm in this week’s Slate News Quiz.
From Slate
That remains the coin of the realm.
From Salon
The coin of the realm is credibility, authenticity – facts.
From Salon
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