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bag of sand
What does bag of sand mean?
Cockney rhyming slang meaning a grand, i.e. one thousand pounds.
"He's asking a bag of sand for it."
Origin
'Sand' rhymes with 'grand'; modern London rhyming slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bag of sand' mean?
It's Cockney rhyming slang for a 'grand', meaning one thousand pounds — 'sand' rhymes with 'grand'.
How much is a 'bag of sand'?
A bag of sand is £1,000.
How do you use it?
You'd say 'He's after a bag of sand' to mean he wants a thousand pounds.
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