piece of change

Idioms and Phrases

A sum of money, especially a considerable amount, as in That car is worth a piece of change . [ Slang ; early 1900s]

Example Sentences

“This is a major piece of legislation and a major piece of change at Day 101 of a 105-day session,” Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, told the committee.

From Washington Times

Say, for instance, the city of Lewiston snags a reasonably good piece of change for a facelift - perhaps near the roundabout at Snake River Avenue.

From Washington Times

"He made himself a nice little piece of change," McIntosh said.

From Los Angeles Times

Or “Honey, I can send my youngest girl a little piece of change to help her out at school.”

From New York Times

My network of moms, specifically the Mom Squad with the Momference, they were able to connect me with an organization that wanted to provide a grant to a single black mother affected by the shutdown, so I was able to receive a very nice piece of change for support.

From Slate

Related Words

• cash