bean counter
Example Sentences
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Mr. Glassman might be an effective bean counter, but that is not nearly enough to justify his having a seat on the Maryland Board of Public Works.
From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022
It would not bother me in the least to give my niece the higher amount, because I’m not a bean counter.
From Slate • May 26, 2021
Young running backs sell jerseys, spur the fantasy industry, provide thrills and inspire dreams; it’s hard to criticize their big paydays without sounding like a grouchy, myopic bean counter.
From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2020
There no bean counter with a backbone stiff enough to hold the reins.
From Washington Times • May 23, 2019
A Louisville native, he earned degrees in finance and accounting at Western Kentucky University and wanted nothing more than to be a bean counter.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2017
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
