How to Pronounce "see the color of your money"

expression

SEE thuh KUH-ler uhv YOR MUH-nee

SEE thuh KUL-uh uhv yaw MUH-nee

Definition

This expression means to want proof that someone can actually pay or has enough money, often before providing a product, service, or making a deal.

American English

ˈsi/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkəɫɝ/, /ˈkɔɫɝ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈməni

British English

sˈiː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈʌni

SEE thuh KUH-ler uhv YOR MUH-nee

SEE thuh KUL-uh uhv yaw MUH-nee

He won't start work until he can see the color of your money.

The landlord wants to see the color of your money before giving you the keys.

If you want the special offer, I need to see the color of your money first.

“Sorry, but I need to see the color of your money before I hold this item for you.”