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Cash is king — is a cliched expression sometimes used in analyzing businesses; it refers to the importance of cash flow in the overall fiscal health of the business. The phrase is a favorite of Alex Spanos and has sometimes appeared in Motley Fool articles and… … Wikipedia
Cash and carry — may refer to:*Cash and Carry (TV series), the first network televised game show. *Cash and carry (World War II), a revision of the Neutrality Acts, designed to aid the British. *Cash and carry (wholesale), a type of operation within the wholesale … Wikipedia
cash — ► NOUN 1) money in coins or notes. 2) money as an available resource: he was always short of cash. ► VERB 1) give or obtain notes or coins for (a cheque or money order). 2) (cash in) convert (an insurance policy, savings account, etc.) into money … English terms dictionary
short-sighted — adj 1.) especially BrE unable to see objects clearly unless they are very close American Equivalent: nearsighted ≠ ↑long sighted 2.) not considering the possible effects in the future of something that seems good now used to show disapproval ≠… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Cash credit — is a short term cash loan to a company. A bank provides this type of funding, but only after the required security is given to secure the loan. Once a security for repayment has been given, the business that receives the loan can continuously… … Wikipedia
short — noun One who has sold futures contracts or plans to purchase a cash commodity. verb Selling futures contracts or initiating a cash forward contract sale without offsetting a particular market position. Chicago Board of Trade glossary Someone who… … Financial and business terms
cash — includes all money in the bank, in the cash drawer and in petty cash. Banknotes, coins, bills and negotiable securities (like cheques) is cash. But so is the money you can draw on demand your bank accounts or savings accounts also represent cash … Financial and business terms
Cash — The value of assets that can be converted into cash immediately, as reported by a company. Usually includes bank accounts and marketable securities, such as government bonds and Banker s Acceptances. Cash equivalents on balance sheets include… … Financial and business terms
cash — I n. 1) to pay (in) cash 2) to run out of cash 3) out of, short of cash 4) cold, hard; loose; ready; spare cash 5) petty cash 6) (misc.) cash on the barrel (esp. AE)/nail (BE) ( pay now in cash ); cash on delivery ( pay when the order is… … Combinatory dictionary
cash — cash1 [ kæʃ ] noun uncount *** 1. ) money in the form of bills and coins: Some checkout lines at the store take cash only. in cash: Do you want to pay in cash or by credit card? 2. ) money in any form, especially money that is available for you… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
