money talks

phrase

—used to say that money has a strong influence on people's actions and decisions

In politics, money talks.

Examples of money talks in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But at the end of the day, money talks, and the Fever are going to have a lot to figure out with the accelerators to Clark’s contract under the WNBA’s new EPIC provision. — Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Venus in your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources trines Pluto early on, helping money talks, emotional honesty, and private connection feel more powerful and supportive. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

If money talks feel stressful, try having them over a calming cup of tea. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026

The other, and much more subtle, is the rise and rise of bribe culture in today’s pardon-happy America, where money talks and felons walk. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for money talks

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