flash for cash
English
editEtymology
edit- From the UK practice of flashing lights at another car to indicate they can proceed, + cash.
- From the flash of the camera's light.
Pronunciation
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Adjective
editflash for cash (not comparable)
- (UK, informal) pertaining to a scam where a motorist flashes their headlights to indicate to another driver to proceed against normal give-way rules, then runs in to them and sues for damages.
- (Australia, informal) pertaining to speed cameras.