How to Pronounce "money for old rope"
expression
MUH-nee fer OLD ROHP
MUN-ee fawr OHD ROHP
Definition
An informal expression describing money that is earned with very little effort, often for work that is simple or requires little skill.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈməni/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈɹoʊp
British English
mˈʌni/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈəʊld/ /ɹˈəʊp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUH-nee fer OLD ROHP
UK
MUN-ee fawr OHD ROHP
Listen in Context
Fixing the broken toy was money for old rope.
For Jenny, tutoring math is money for old rope.
Selling lemonade on a hot day is money for old rope.
Honestly, proofreading these short emails is just money for old rope.