thirty pieces of silver

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Etymology

Referring to the reward given to Judas for betraying Jesus, according to the Bible.

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thirty pieces of silver pl (plural only)

  1. (figurative) A reward for betrayal.
    His corrupt inspections led to unsafe buildings, but what did he care? He'd gotten his thirty pieces of silver.

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