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a wealth of (something)
A very large or vast amount of something. There was a wealth of natural resources in the region. You should ask your uncle. He's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to politics. You have a wealth of experience in the field and would be an asset to any company.
be rolling in wealth
To be extremely rich; to enjoy the benefits or luxuries of great wealth. The corrupt politicians and businessmen of this country are rolling in wealth while the greater majority struggle to feed our families. It is time we took action! My girlfriend's family has been rolling in wealth for years. I don't know what I can offer her that she doesn't have already! These companies are all rolling in wealth, so they can afford the very best legal teams in the world. What hope does an ordinary guy like me have against them in a court of law?
health is better than wealth
proverb It is more beneficial to be healthy than to be rich. What can you do with all that money if you're deathly ill, though? That's why I think that health is definitely better than wealth. Money has never been that important to me. I know that health is better than wealth. As someone with a debilitating chronic illness, I can definitely confirm that health is better than wealth!
roll in wealth
To be extremely rich; to enjoy the benefits or luxuries of great wealth. It sickens me to see these politicians roll in wealth while so many of us struggle to keep a roof over our heads. My girlfriend's family has been rolling in wealth for years. I don't know what I can offer her that she doesn't have already!
share the wealth
To share a portion of something valuable or desirable with others. You've got gummy worms? Share the wealth, man! The world would be a much more equitable place if the richest people would share the wealth.
spread the wealth
To share a portion of something valuable or desirable with others. You've got gummy worms? Spread the wealth, man! The world would be a much more equitable place if the richest people would spread the wealth.
wealth beyond the/any dream of avarice
Wealth that is greater than one could ever imagine, hope for, or spend the entirety of. If this scheme works, we'll have wealth beyond the dream of avarice. We could spend the rest of our lives lounging on a beach in the Bahamas! The discovery of oil and natural gas reserves has brought wealth beyond any dream of avarice to the region.
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wealth of something
Fig. a large amount of something. There's a wealth of information on parrots at the library. The junkyard had a wealth of used car parts.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.