A buck's a buck
Meaning: Money retains equal value regardless of its source or the circumstances under which it was earned.
Origin: American slang: "buck" has meant a dollar since at least 1856, probably from the buckskins once used as a unit of trade. The saying — money is money, however small or however it is earned — has no traced first use.
More proverbs about Wisdom
- A cat may look at a king — Even the humblest creature possesses the right to observe or question those of highest st…
- A creaking door hangs long on its hinges — Constant complaint or noise doesn't necessarily lead to ruin; persistence can outlast exp…
- A golden key can open any door — Wealth and privilege grant access to opportunities otherwise unavailable to ordinary peop…
- All cats are gray at night — When darkness obscures differences, all things appear equal or indistinguishable.
- A miss is as good as a mile — Whether you fail narrowly or dramatically, the result remains identical—you've still miss…
- A nod is as good as a wink — Can be understood without further explanation.
From our idioms
- Ana ugglor i mossen — To sense that something fishy is going on.
- 발이 넓다 (bari neopda) — To be extremely well-connected.
- 국수를 먹다 (Guksu-reul meokda) — To attend a wedding — or, asked as a question, when will you marry?