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	Idiom: an expression having a special meaning which is not clear from the usual meaning of the words in the expression Money talks Definition: using money to influence or control people EXAMPLE: You can ask the doorman, but money talks. He will let you in the door for a tip. EXAMPLE: The son of the wealthy man gets great treatment. It proves to me that money talks. To feel like a million dollars Definition: to feel great EXAMPLE: Since I have been exercising, I feel like a million dollars. EXAMPLE: To be honest I feel like a million (dollars) since I quit smoking. To put one's money where one's mouth is Definition: to do what you say you will do EXAMPLE: Sandy is always complaining about her job. She should put her money where her mouth is and quit her job EXAMPLE: Our teacher promised to take us to the zoo. I wish he would put his money where his mouth is and take us to the Zoo. To pay through the nose Definition: to pay too much for something EXAMPLE: Joanne feels bad because she had to pay through the nose to get her car repaired. EXAMPLE: A trip to Alaska by horse! You'll have to pay through the nose for that.