wal·let 
/ˈwɑ:lət/ noun
plural wal·lets /ˈwɑ:lət/ noun [count] : a small folding case that holds paper money, credit cards, etc.
▪ She paid the bill and tucked her wallet back into her pocket/purse. ▪ He pulled a few bills out of his wallet. — often used figuratively ▪ High fuel prices are draining our wallets. [=we are spending a lot of money on high fuel prices] ▪ The charity is asking people to open their wallets and make a donation. ▪ Consumers are watching their wallets. [=are not spending a lot of money]
▪ She paid the bill and tucked her wallet back into her pocket/purse. ▪ He pulled a few bills out of his wallet. — often used figuratively ▪ High fuel prices are draining our wallets. [=we are spending a lot of money on high fuel prices] ▪ The charity is asking people to open their wallets and make a donation. ▪ Consumers are watching their wallets. [=are not spending a lot of money]
vote with your wallet — see 1vote
