to see the color of one's money
01
paranın rengini görmek
to make sure that someone can pay for something before doing business with them
Dialect
American
American
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Idiom
Örnekler
Before agreeing to sell the antique watch, the seller wanted to see the color of the buyer's money to ensure they could afford it.
The cautious investor refused to make any deals until they saw the color of their partner's money and verified their financial standing.
