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Englishfilthy rich
Meaning: Extremely wealthy.
Example: “Her grandparents were filthy rich, but they lived very simply.”
Origin: This expression arose from the idea that money was "filthy," or dirty. For some people, the idiom still carries a negative connotation. But for others, to be filthy rich is a dream.
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