(as) phony as a three-dollar bill
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Definizione e Significato di "(as|) (phony|queer|counterfeit) as a three-dollar bill"

(as) phony as a three-dollar bill
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not true, real, or genuine
(as|) (phony|queer|counterfeit) as a three-dollar bill definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "phony as a three-dollar bill" and when to use it?

The idiom "phony as a three-dollar bill" likely originated in the United States in the late 19th or early 20th century. During that time, three-dollar bills were not a common denomination in circulation, making them rare and unfamiliar to the general public. Today, it is used to describe someone or something that is fake, fraudulent, or lacks authenticity.

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The politician's promises sound as phony as a three-dollar bill, and people are becoming increasingly skeptical of their sincerity.
The politician's promises sound as phony as a three-dollar bill, and people are becoming increasingly skeptical of their sincerity.
The evidence presented by the accused seemed as phony as a three-dollar bill, and the jury quickly dismissed it.
The evidence presented by the accused seemed as phony as a three-dollar bill, and the jury quickly dismissed it.
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