money machine

English

Noun

money machine (plural money machines)

A very profitable scheme or institution, sometimes (derogatory) one that disregards aesthetic or spiritual concerns in favour of making money.
(New Zealand, US) An automated teller machine (ATM).
- 2019, Deena Coster, “Woman left out of pocket for two weeks after ATM failed to deliver”, in Stuff‎:
  One minute later, it shows she made the withdrawal at the ANZ money machine for the same amount.

Translations

very profitable scheme or institution

Danish: pengemaskine c
Finnish: rahasampo (fi)
Polish: maszynka do robienia pieniędzy f

automated teller machine — see automated teller machine

See also

golden goose

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