twenty dollars is twenty dollars

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Alternative forms

• 20 dollars is 20 dollars, $20 is $20

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Phrase

twenty dollars is twenty dollars

1. (Internet slang) Used to express a willingness to do something one would not ordinarily do if one is paid for it.

   Synonyms: twenty bucks is twenty bucks, twenty whole dollars

   I'm not gay, but twenty dollars is twenty dollars.

   • 2016, RJ Scott, Kyle:

     "Twenty dollars is twenty dollars,” Jason said philosophically.

   • 2019, Sean David Burke, 101 Great Jokes about Death and Dying, page 104:

     "Well," answered Ed, "I almost shouted when Hilda fell out, but twenty dollars is twenty dollars!"

Further reading

• “I'm Not Gay But 20 Dollars Is 20 Dollars”, in Know Your Meme, website first launched 2007