money talks, bullshit walks

谚语
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英文释义

谚语
  1. Attempting to accomplish a goal by demonstrating possession of material resources will succeed, while attempting to accomplish the same goal through mere rhetoric will fail. slang,vulgar
    — “You taught me a great expression a few years ago, Joey—don’t forget it yourself.” “What expression?” I asked. “Money talks—bullshit walks. Joey, the further away from the Chairman I get, the better I like it.”

词形变化

money talks and bullshit walks alternative

词源

First appeared c. 1968 in the US; a rhyming elaboration of money talks.
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