spare change

English

Noun

spare change (uncountable)

  1. (colloquial) Synonym of small change (“coins in the pocket, ready to spend”).
    Got any spare change for a cup of coffee, guv?
    I had a bit of cash on me, but no spare change.
  2. (colloquial) Synonym of small change (“insignificant amount of money”).
    The cost of an opulent wedding is spare change to a millionaire.

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