flash for cash

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English

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Etymology

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  • From the UK practice of flashing lights at another car to indicate they can proceed, + cash.
  • From the flash of the camera's light.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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flash for cash (not comparable)

  1. (UK, informal) pertaining to a scam where a motorist flashes their headlights to indicate to another driver to proceed against normal give-way rules, then runs in to them and sues for damages.
  2. (Australia, informal) pertaining to speed cameras.
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