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filthy lucre n

(idiomatic, derogatory, often humorous in modern use) Money, especially if obtained dishonestly. The movie Wall Street, about a young stockbroker who becomes involved with a wealthy, unscrupulous corporate raider, was first released on this day in 1987.

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