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A fancy way of saying 'bribe' that politicians use to get stupid people to back stupid ideas just because they got a nice slap on the wrist.
The senator got a free vacation to Hawaii for voting for a tax increase on poor people.
The mayor took a bribe in the form of a gold-plated toilet.
The governor got a lifetime supply of pizza for passing a law that made everyone pay for it.
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Cash you already spent but still think you have, like when you buy a car and then realize you've already used up all your money.
I spent my paycheck on a new phone, but I still think I have money left.
She bought a fancy suit with her last dollar and still said she was rich.
He spent his bonus on a trip to Vegas and now thinks he has money to spare.
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