pot of money
Large cash sum
A pot of money is a sum of funds collected or set aside for a particular purpose.
The image is of money gathered into a single container: Several departments are competing for the same pot of money.
A prize pot accumulates from entry fees.
Government grants and lottery winnings are commonly described as pots of money available for distribution.
- small fortuneSubstantial amount of money
- deep pocketsConsiderable financial reserves
- jackpotAccumulated gambling prize
- fundReserved money supply
- windfallUnanticipated lucky gain
lump sum · kitty · savings · prize pool · trust fund · portfolio · war chest · nest egg · retirement savings · bounty · buried treasure · treasure chest · endowment · pool · cash cow · golden goose · capital · coffers
pot of moneypocket change
Minor cash on hand
pittance · peanuts · small change · chump change · loose change
pot of moneyempty pockets
Having no funds
nothing · penniless · flat broke · broke · destitute
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