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smart money
noun
money invested or wagered by experienced investors or bettors.
such knowledgeable investors or bettors.
Law.punitive or exemplary damages.
smart money
noun
money bet or invested by experienced gamblers or investors, esp with inside information
the gamblers or investors themselves
money paid in order to extricate oneself from an unpleasant situation or agreement, esp from military service
money paid by an employer to someone injured while working for him
law damages awarded to a plaintiff where the wrong was aggravated by fraud, malice, etc
Word History and Origins
Origin of smart money1
Example Sentences
"It's a reminder that smart money habits often start with questioning what you're paying for."
Until then, smart money has mostly stayed away from them until it’s proven they can win after such a long ship to the U.S.
That might be giving too much credit to one player’s influence after nearly 50 years of clean chins, but come opening day, the smart money will be on Williams wearing a beard.
The smart money would be on him to finish his career with the Lakers.
In the parallel song of the year prize - which recognises achievement in songwriting - the smart money is on Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga's Die With A Smile.
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