English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "everyone has a price" Mean?

Learn what "everyone has a price" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Accuse

Everyone has a price.

It means people can be influenced by money or a good enough deal.

From Why I Did It, Episode 27

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone implies that anyone can be bought or persuaded if the price is right.

Usage Scenario

Used to accuse someone of being corruptible or motivated by money. It can sound cynical or insulting, so avoid it in polite conversation.

Better ways to say it

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Everyone has a price.
2
Everybody has a price.
3
There’s always a price for everyone.

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