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Money Rain

/ˈmʌni reɪn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A metaphorical expression used to describe a sudden influx of money or financial gain.

    "Winning the lottery felt like a money rain for her, changing her life overnight."
  2. 2

    A situation where money is freely available or easily obtained.

    "The new investment opportunities created a money rain in the tech sector."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'money rain' is a direct translation from the Portuguese 'chuva-de-dinheiro', which combines 'chuva' (rain) and 'dinheiro' (money). This phrase likely emerged in the 20th century, reflecting a cultural context where sudden wealth or financial windfalls are metaphorically described as rain.

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