Having a whip-round
Informal Neutral
What it really means
An informal collection of money among a group, where everyone chips in a small amount for a shared purpose — a leaving gift, a new baby, or flowers for someone unwell. Giving is voluntary; contribute what you comfortably can, and no one checks the amount.
Chinese explanation
一群人之间非正式的凑钱，大家各出一点用于共同目的——离职礼物、庆祝新生儿、或给生病的人送花。出钱自愿；量力而为即可，没人会查你出了多少。
Example conversation
A: We're having a whip-round for Priya's leaving gift.
B: Count me in — here's a fiver.
A：我们在为 Priya 的离职礼物凑钱。
B：算我一份——这是五镑。
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