can't take it with you
(you) can't take it with you (when you go)
proverb A warning against materialism that alludes to the fact that you can't keep your money or possessions when you die. It doesn't matter how much money you make in your lifetime—you can't take it with you when you go. Quit buying so much expensive stuff! You can't take it with you!
See also: take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
(You) can't take it with you.
Prov. Cliché Since you cannot take your wealth with you when you die, you ought to enjoy it while you're alive. Go ahead, splurge a little while you've got it. You can't take it with you. Henry: Sure, I spent a fortune on this car. Can't take it with you, you know. Rachel: And this way, you can share it with your friends.
See also: take
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- (you) can't take it with you (when you go)
- good accounting makes good friends
- can-shaker
- better a dollar earned than ten inherited
- bad money drives out good
- color of someone's money, see the
- funny money
- come into (some) money
- come into money
- be (right) on the money