A1 Proverb خنثی

Money doesn't grow on trees.

Money is not easily acquired.

معنی

Money is valuable and must be earned through effort, it is not free.

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زمینه فرهنگی

It is a staple of parenting, often used to teach children about the value of a dollar. It is rarely used in high-level business, where 'budgetary constraints' is preferred. The phrase is widely understood and used in modern contexts, often as a direct translation. Very common in Spanish-speaking households, mirroring the English usage perfectly.

💡

Keep it simple

Use this phrase when you want to be firm but not angry.

💬

Universal sentiment

You can use this in almost any culture; people will understand the metaphor.

معنی

Money is valuable and must be earned through effort, it is not free.

💡

Keep it simple

Use this phrase when you want to be firm but not angry.

💬

Universal sentiment

You can use this in almost any culture; people will understand the metaphor.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the phrase.

Money doesn't grow on ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: trees

The idiom specifically uses 'trees' to represent the impossibility of free wealth.

What does this phrase mean?

If someone says 'Money doesn't grow on trees', they mean:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Money is limited and must be earned.

It is a way to explain that money requires effort.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Can I have $100 for a new game?' B: 'No, ______.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: money doesn't grow on trees

This is the appropriate response to a request for money.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

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بانک تمرین

3 تمرین‌ها
Complete the phrase. جای خالی A1

Money doesn't grow on ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: trees

The idiom specifically uses 'trees' to represent the impossibility of free wealth.

What does this phrase mean? Choose A2

If someone says 'Money doesn't grow on trees', they mean:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Money is limited and must be earned.

It is a way to explain that money requires effort.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Can I have $100 for a new game?' B: 'No, ______.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: money doesn't grow on trees

This is the appropriate response to a request for money.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

سوالات متداول

2 سوال

Only if you are very close with your colleagues. Otherwise, it sounds too informal.

It can be if said in a mean way. Use a calm tone.

عبارات مرتبط

🔄

Money is tight

synonym

I don't have much money right now.

🔗

On a budget

similar

Spending carefully.

🔗

Made of money

contrast

Having lots of money.

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