a few bob

noun

British, informal
: some money
I'm always looking for ways to save a few bob.

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Imagine someone in government sneaking off to place a low-level bet to make a few bob based on insider information — public service as profit center. Karla Adam, Washington Post, 26 June 2024

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“A few bob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20few%20bob. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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