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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsi/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkəɫɝ/, /ˈkɔɫɝ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈməni
British English
sˈiː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈʌni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEE thuh KUH-ler uhv YOR MUH-nee
UK
SEE thuh KUL-uh uhv yaw MUH-nee
Listen in Context
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.”