coin of the realm

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Pronunciation

• (RP, GA) IPA: /ˈkɔɪn əv ðə ˈɹɛlm/

Noun

coin of the realm (uncountable)

1. (law, dated) The legal money of a country.

   Synonyms: legal tender

2. (figuratively) Something that is value#Verb|valued like money within a particular context.

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