Grey pound meaning
What does the saying 'Grey pound' mean?
Idiom: Grey pound
Meaning:
In the UK, the grey pound is an idiom for the economic power of elderly people.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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