Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
everyone has their price
idiom
/ˈɛvriˌwʌn hæz ðɛr praɪs/
Definition
A phrase that suggests that everyone has a certain value or amount of money that would make them compromise their principles or morals.
Examples
- In negotiations, he often says, ‘Everyone has their price,’ implying that he can persuade anyone if the offer is good enough.
- She believed that everyone has their price, which is why she was careful in her dealings with people.
Meaning
This expression implies that every person has a point at which they would be willing to trade their integrity or beliefs for material gain.
Synonyms
- Everyone has a price to pay
- All are susceptible to temptation
- Every person can be bought
