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itchy palm
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Idioms and Phrases
Also, itching palm . A desire for money, greed; also, wanting a bribe. For example, The porter has an itchy palm; he wants a big tip , or The mayor was known for his itchy palm . This expression alludes to placing money in the palm of the hand. [Late 1500s]Discover More
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Following a preliminary conference, I'll let you know whether you're going to get that franchise without difficulty or whether somebody's itchy palm will have to be crossed with silver first.
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