money doesn't grow on trees 挣钱不容易
分类: 英语学习方法
短语money doesn't grow on trees的字面意思是“钱不会长在树上”,实际想表达的意思是不要乱花钱,因为挣钱不容易。
例句
My daughter Claire wants a car for her 17th birthday, but I can't afford it. Money doesn't grow on trees!
"Mum, can you give me some more pocket money?"
"No I can't - money doesn't grow on trees, you know."
请注意
短语 money is no object 的意思是说你有很多钱,所以钱不是问题。
He lives in a mansion, has three sports cars and goes on holiday every month. Money is no object for him.