for (one's) money

for (one's) money

In one's opinion; according to one's preference or choice. For my money, I'd like to see our tax dollars go toward fixing all the potholes in our roads.

See also: for, money

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for my money

in my opinion (as regards value or worth). That's the best brand of tools there is, for my money. For my money, you can't go wrong with a pure wool sweater.

See also: for, money

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for one's money

According to one's opinion, choice, or preference. For example, For my money, a trip to Europe is not worth the trouble or expense. [Second half of 1500s]

See also: for, money

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for my money

1 in my opinion or judgement. 2 for my preference or taste.

See also: for, money

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for ˈmy money

(informal) in my opinion: For my money, he’s one of the greatest pianists of all time.

See also: for, money

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for (one's) money

According to one's opinion, choice, or preference: For my money, it's not worth the trouble.

See also: for, money

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for my/one's money

In my (one’s) opinion or choice. This seemingly modern colloquialism actually dates from the mid-sixteenth century. Shakespeare had it in Much Ado about Nothing (2.3), “Well, a horn for my money when all’s done.” It is still current.

See also: for, money

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