Banker's Dozen
What Does "Banker's Dozen" Mean?
"Banker's dozen" is an English idiom. It means "eleven, one fewer than a dozen, humorously referring to bankers or financial people being stingy or taking more than their share."Examples in Sentences
Here are three examples of the idiom "banker's dozen" used in a sentence:- I asked for a dozen, but he gave me a banker's dozen.
- They promised us a dozen bonuses, but we only received a banker's dozen.
- Make sure they don't shortchange you with a banker's dozen.
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