Money for jam/old rope

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idiom

Earning money easily or for very little effort.

His new job was like getting money for jam, he hardly had to do anything.
Visual representation of "money for jam/old rope" - Earning money easily or for very little effort

Often appears as...

  • earning money for jam
  • getting money for jam

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Idiomatic

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Informal Use

The phrase is casual and often used in friendly, informal conversations.

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When I told my friend about my side job, she said it sounded like money for jam.
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Positive Connotation

The phrase generally implies a fortunate situation where someone benefits with little effort.

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He inherited a profitable business—it's pretty much money for old rope for him.
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Not Always Literal

It's not taken literally. It means the task is very easy, not that you get actual jam or rope.

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She gets paid to watch movies all day; it's really money for jam for her.
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