take eggs for money



take eggs for money

To let oneself be mistreated or cheated in some way. Eggs were once considered so plentiful as to be not worth much money. No matter how tantalizing their offers sound, don't take eggs for money.
See also: egg, money, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TraciTRAY-seeEnglish
FleurFLUUR (French, Dutch), FLUR (English)French, Dutch, English (Rare)
Ianto-Welsh
Duncan['dʌŋkən]
Alya-Arabic, Indonesian, Malay
EloiseEL-o-eez, el-o-EEZEnglish