time money

American  

noun

1. funds loaned or available to be loaned for repayment within a designated period of time, usually in installments.

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Etymology

Origin of time money

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

“It would cost time, money and resources.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Ailie Tam from the friends group said the waste of time, money and effort was "really demoralising".

From BBC

The “Buffalo Doctors” called the Fox sisters’ spirit communication, “a waste of time, money, and credulity.”

From Literature

“During the pandemic, over 6,000 workforce members were hired. Those individuals were hired with one time money, meaning, when those funds ended, those positions continue to exist,” Carvalho said.

From Los Angeles Times

The AA, representing motorists, said the schemes had turned out to be a "catastrophic waste of time, money and effort".

From BBC