EMILY

See also: Emily and Emilý

English

Phrase

EMILY

1. Acronym of early money is like yeast (i.e. it "raises dough", or makes more money)
   • 1993, Lisa Berger, Feathering Your Nest: The Retirement Planner, page 132:

     Or, remember EMILY: Early Money Is Like Yeast — it makes dough grow.

   • 2005, Jerold Panas, Mega Gifts: Who Gives Them, Who Gets Them, page 155:

     I admonish my campaign workers to remember EMILY: Early Money Is Like Yeast. Men and women give to institutions, programs, and campaigns that are successful. They give to programs that are popular.

   • 2009, Andrea Syrtash, How to Survive the Real World: Life After College Graduation:

     Remember the acronym EMILY: Early Money Is Like Yeast. It grows and grows. The money you put away in your twenties will be a huge pot of gold for your future.

Derived terms

• EMILY's List

Anagrams

• Elymi, Miley, limey