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money is no object
money is no objectFinancial resources are unlimited, so one can spend without limitation. Send my wife the largest bouquet you can find—money is no object.See also: money, no, objectMoney is no object, and Expense is no object.Fig. It does not matter how much something costs. Please show me your finest automobile. Money is no object. I want the finest earrings you have. Don't worry about how much they cost because expense is no object.See also: money, no, objectmoney is no objectAlso, expense is no object. It doesn't matter how much it costs, as in Get the very best fur coat you can find-money is no object. In this expression no object means "something not taken into account or presenting no obstacle." It was first recorded as salary will be no object in a 1782 newspaper advertisement for someone seeking a job. Both money and expense were so described by the mid-1800s. See also: money, no, objectmoney is no object COMMON If money is no object for someone, they are willing or able to spend as much money as necessary. The shop has a range of superb Swedish crystal glasses that I would have if money were no object.See also: money, no, objectmoney, expense, etc. is no ˈobject there is no need to worry about the amount of money, etc., because there is enough or because it has no importance: Choose whatever you like from the menu. It’s your birthday so money is no object. ♢ He was ready to travel anywhere. Distance was no object.See also: no, objectSee MINO See MINO |