見錢眼開

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to open one's eyes wide at the sight of profit (idiom); thinking of nothing but personal gain · money-grubbing

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to open one's eyes wide at the sight of profit (idiom); thinking of nothing but personal gain
  2. money-grubbing

Written Forms

見錢眼開Traditional · Main Form
见钱眼开Alternate Form

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