cold hard cash

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === cold hard cash (uncountable) (idiomatic) Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns. Synonyms: cold cash, hard cash (idiomatic) Money in the form of banknotes and coins as opposed to electronic money, credit, and checks. Synonyms: cold cash, hard cash (idiomatic) Ready money. Synonyms: cold cash, hard cash (idiomatic, archaic) Money in the form of specie, as contrasted with paper money. Synonyms: cold cash, hard cash