Money doesn’t grow on trees
📖 Meanings
- 1.
Used to express the need for caution with spending
- 2.
Used to indicate that money must be earned and is not easily acquired
- 3.
Used to suggest that someone should consider the cost of something before spending money
- 4.
Used to remind someone of the value of money
💬 Examples
- 1.
He should learn that money doesn't grow on trees.
- 2.
She reminded her children that money doesn't grow on trees.
- 3.
Money doesn't grow on trees, so we have to be careful with our spending.
- 4.
They need to understand that money doesn't grow on trees.
🗞️ Etymology
- 1.
It is a common saying used to remind people, especially children, of the value of money.
- 2.
The phrase is a metaphorical usage of the impossibility of money growing on trees.
- 3.
It was first recorded in the United States in the early 20th century.
- 4.
The phrase is widely used in many English-speaking countries.
🔁 Synonyms
- 1.
Money is hard to come by
- 2.
Money is not easily acquired
- 3.
Money is valuable
- 4.
Money is scarce
- 5.
Money is earned
🌀 Variants
- 1.
Money does not grow on trees
- 2.
Money isn't growing on trees
- 3.
Money isn't grown on trees
- 4.
Money can't grow on trees
- 5.
Money isn't found on trees