flash for cash

English

Etymology

• 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

flash for cash (not comparable)

1. (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.
2. (Australia, informal) pertaining to speed cameras.

Related terms

• flash the cash