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(as) phony as a three-dollar bill
(as) phony as a three-dollar bill
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not true, real, or genuine
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.
Example
The evidence presented by the accused seemed as phony as a three-dollar bill, and the jury quickly dismissed it.
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.
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