Definition of «public dime»

The phrase "public dime" refers to money that comes from the government or public funds. It is used to describe expenditure or financial resources that are provided or managed by the government, typically for the benefit of the general public.

For example, if something is paid for using the public dime, it means that the government or taxpayers are funding it.

Sentences with «public dime»

Reluctant partisan Mike Duffy explains the necessity of his travel on the public dime. (macleans.ca)
You do realize that people that can not afford healthcare insurance will always be cared for on the public dime anyway? (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Are you willing to apply this same logic to all the crap Rick Perry does as a violation of the seperation of church and state when he does his prayers for «X» on the public dime? (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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