dollars-and-cents

American  

[dol-erz-uhn-sents] / ˈdɒl ərz ənˈsɛnts /

adjective

1. considered strictly in terms of money.

   from a dollars-and-cents viewpoint.

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Etymology

Origin of dollars-and-cents

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

Startups have long commanded lofty valuations that have generally been less rooted in the strict dollars-and-cents metrics investors use to evaluate publicly traded companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Indeed, the drama of the dealmaking often exceeds its dollars-and-cents logic.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

The lower-paid actors who make up the vast bulk of the profession are facing simple dollars-and-cents threats to their livelihoods.

From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2023

Neither side will provide dollars-and-cents details about their negotiations.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2022

There was much explanation of the "dollars-and-cents value of being known as a college man when you go into the law," and a truly oratorical account of the lawyer's life.

From Babbitt by Lewis, Sinclair