time money

American

noun

funds loaned or available to be loaned for repayment within a designated period of time, usually in installments.

Etymology

Origin of time money

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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The “Buffalo Doctors” called the Fox sisters’ spirit communication, “a waste of time, money, and credulity.”

From Literature

“During the pandemic, over 6,000 workforce members were hired. Those individuals were hired with one time money, meaning, when those funds ended, those positions continue to exist,” Carvalho said.

From Los Angeles Times

The AA, representing motorists, said the schemes had turned out to be a "catastrophic waste of time, money and effort".

From BBC

As a result, couples may spend more time, money and energy caregiving for the older, male spouse.

From MarketWatch

So why are we going to waste our time, money, and energy lugging a 12-pound frozen bird across town and into our kitchens when half your guests probably won’t even eat it?

From Salon

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