filthy lucre

filthy lucre {n.}, {informal}

Money, especially when thought of as bad or shameful.

When the rich gambler tried to make Sarah marry him, she said, "Keep your filthy lucre — I shall marry the man I love." — Sometimes used in a joking way.

"Come and let's get rid of some filthy lucre."

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