Everyone has their price

phrase

Everyone can be persuaded to do something if offered enough compensation, or benefit.

I did not think he would ever sell his grandfather's watch, but as the saying goes, everyone has their price.
Visual representation of "everyone has their price" - Everyone can be persuaded to do something if offered enough compensation, or benefit.

Often appears as...

  • prove that everyone has their price
  • believe that everyone has their price

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

Everyone can be persuaded to do something if offered enough compensation, or benefit.

I did not think he would ever sell his grandfather's watch, but as the saying goes, everyone has their price.
Visual representation of "everyone has their price" - Everyone can be persuaded to do something if offered enough compensation, or benefit.

Often appears as...

  • prove that everyone has their price
  • believe that everyone has their price

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "everyone has their price"
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Figurative Meaning

It's often used figuratively, not implying actual buying or selling, but influence or compromise.

Illustration for Figurative Meaning
We thought she'd never join the campaign, but everyone has their price.
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Negative Connotation

This phrase can imply that a person's principles are forsaken when enough is offered.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
He always preached loyalty, but when offered a higher salary, it seems everyone has their price.
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Moral Judgement

Using this phrase might indicate a cynical view of people's motivations and ethics.

Illustration for Moral Judgement
She said she'd never advertise alcohol, but everyone has their price, right?
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Figurative Meaning

It's often used figuratively, not implying actual buying or selling, but influence or compromise.

Illustration for Figurative Meaning
We thought she'd never join the campaign, but everyone has their price.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

This phrase can imply that a person's principles are forsaken when enough is offered.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
He always preached loyalty, but when offered a higher salary, it seems everyone has their price.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Moral Judgement

Using this phrase might indicate a cynical view of people's motivations and ethics.

Illustration for Moral Judgement
She said she'd never advertise alcohol, but everyone has their price, right?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Figurative Meaning

It's often used figuratively, not implying actual buying or selling, but influence or compromise.

Illustration for Figurative Meaning
We thought she'd never join the campaign, but everyone has their price.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

This phrase can imply that a person's principles are forsaken when enough is offered.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
He always preached loyalty, but when offered a higher salary, it seems everyone has their price.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Moral Judgement

Using this phrase might indicate a cynical view of people's motivations and ethics.

Illustration for Moral Judgement
She said she'd never advertise alcohol, but everyone has their price, right?
Visual representation of the word "Everyone has their price"

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