How do you use "Readies" in a sentence?

I'll need the readies upfront. Got the readies?

Readies

Q: What does "Readies" mean?

Ready cash Cash in hand, immediately available money. The opposite of credit or money tied up.

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual

Meaning: Ready cash

现成的现金

Dinero en efectivo disponible

すぐ使える現金

바로 쓸 수 있는 현금

Cash in hand, immediately available money. The opposite of credit or money tied up.

手头的现金，可以立即使用的钱。与信用或被占用的资金相对。

Dinero en mano, disponible de inmediato. Lo contrario del crédito o del dinero inmovilizado.

手元にある現金、すぐに使えるお金。クレジットや拘束された資金の反対。

수중에 있는 현금, 즉시 사용 가능한 돈. 외상이나 묶여 있는 돈의 반대 개념이다.

Examples

I'll need the readies upfront.
我需要预付现金
necesitaré el dinero en efectivo por adelantado
前払いで現金が必要だ
선불로 현금이 필요해.
Got the readies?
有现钱吗？
¿tienes el dinero en efectivo?
現金ある？
현금 있어?

Pronunciation

/ˈrɛdiz/

Usage Guide

Context: cash transactions

Tone: businesslike

✓ Do Say

Cash deals
现金交易时
en tratos en efectivo
現金取引で
현금 거래

✗ Don't Say

Formal business
正式商务场合不使用
En negocios formales
フォーマルなビジネスの場では使わない
격식적인 비즈니스

Common Mistakes

Specifically cash

Origin & History

British slang abbreviation of 'ready money,' 19th century.

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Working/middle

Pop culture: British TV

Regional notes: British.

Variations

The readies