The allusion in the phrase "Scrooge" refers to the character Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens' novella "A Christmas Carol." Scrooge is known for his miserly ways and reluctance to spend money, which connects to the themes of greed and the transformation of character. The mention of "Scrooge" suggests that the subject (she) is being compared to him in terms of being stingy or unwilling to spend money.
An allusion describes a brief reference in a text to a fictional or historical story, person, or event that readers may be familiar with. What is the allusion in the sentence below?
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