contante y sonante

hard cash

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hard cash Usually refers to actual money paid immediately, rather than credit, checks, or promises. It can also be used figuratively to emphasize that something is real or tangible.

SP: Solo aceptamos dinero contante y sonante.

EN: We only accept hard cash.

Somos la mierda contante y sonante del mundo.

We are the real shit of the world.

— El club de la lucha (1999)

Efectivo contante y sonante.

Cash in hand.

— Amores perros (2000)

Eres la mierda contante y sonante del mundo.

You are the absolute shit of the world.

— El club de la lucha (1999)

Somos la mierda contante y sonante.

We are utter shit.

— El club de la lucha (1999)