Meaning of 'You can't take it with you'
What does the saying 'You can't take it with you' mean?
Idiom: You can't take it with you
Meaning:
Enjoy life, enjoy what you have and don't worry about not having a lot, especially money...because once you're dead, 'you can't take it with you.' For some, it means to use up all you have before you die because it's no use to you afterwards.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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