Money talks

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Wealth influences society and people's actions.

His father is a wealthy man, and the principle of 'money talks' applies to him
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Often appears as...

  • money talks in politics
  • money talks in business

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Idiomatic

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Metaphorical Influence

The phrase 'money talks' is a metaphor suggesting money has a voice that influences events or decisions.

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When the charity received a huge donation, it was clear that money talks.
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Negative Connotation

Sometimes used negatively to criticize the undue influence of wealth over fairness or ethics.

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In the court case, it seemed like money talks as the rich defendant avoided jail.
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Context-Specific

The phrase can be seen in diverse contexts, often where financial power affects outcomes.

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She got the lead role in the movie; again, money talks.
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