26984 words

peanuts

3 definitions • 8 examples
1
something so small it is not worth considering, especially an amount of money:

Examples:

pay someone peanuts They pay people peanuts in that organization.
We worked long hours and were paid peanuts.
Their house is really energy efficient and costs peanuts to run.
The team charged fans peanuts to watch their games.
These farmers are getting peanuts for their crops.
2
a very small amount of money:

Examples:

They expect us to work for peanuts.
3
an amount of money that is so small it is not worth working for or considering:

Examples:

earn/make/be paid peanuts They work long hours and earn peanuts.
A fine of $2 million is peanuts to an organization of that size.

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