money doesn't grow on trees

money doesn't grow on trees

Money should not be wasted because it is not something that can be replenished whenever one wants. I can't believe you would spend your entire allowance on a silly video game. Money doesn't grow on trees, you know!
See also: grow, money, on, tree
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Money does not grow on trees.

Prov. It is not easy to get money. (Implies that the person you are addressing spends money too easily.) Child: Can I have ten dollars to go to the movies? Father: Ten dollars?! Money doesn't grow on trees.
See also: does, grow, money, not, on, tree
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

money doesn’t grow on ˈtrees

(saying) used to say that you should be careful about how much money you spend because the amount you have is limited: I can’t give you any more pocket money, Alice. Money doesn’t grow on trees, you know.
See also: grow, money, on, tree
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • (I) hope not
  • hope not
  • not for a second
  • not for a minute
  • not for a moment
  • aint
  • ain't
  • not for a instant
  • not for a/one minute/moment/second/instant
  • by no means
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