money player
Americannoun
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a person who performs best under pressure, especially in a competitive situation.
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a person skilled in gambling when the stakes are high.
Etymology
Origin of money player
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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“The undisclosed agreements and payments resulted in the improper classification of Pavón as a target allocation money player in 2019, who should have occupied a designated player slot.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 2022
“Smith-Rivera is terrific. What a fine money player he is. We put ourselves in position, but we didn’t finish it out on the glass.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 21, 2015
There are better statistical performers in the league, but there is not a better money player.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 22, 2012
You don’t think Kane’s teammates are looking at each other and wondering how a guy gets so much money when he’s not a money player?
From Chicago Tribune ● May 14, 2012
Says he: "I'm the best money player ever."
From Time Magazine Archive
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