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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Altdorfer	['æltdɔ:fɔ]
Sostrate	-	Ancient Greek
Moira	MOI-ra	Irish, Scottish, English
Iancu	-	Romanian
Atsuko	ah-tsoo-ko	Japanese
Heng	-	Chinese