"easy money" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} easy money (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Money easily acquired. Tags: informal, uncountable Synonyms: quick buck
    Sense id: en-easy_money-en-noun-KSwys2e-
  2. (economics) A monetary policy that makes money, credit, or both readily available to many borrowers and at relatively low interest rates. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Economics
    Sense id: en-easy_money-en-noun-LJCwOwfo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 70 Topics: economics, science, sciences

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