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Katie Anh
2022-01-24 09:01
(you) can't take it with you (when you go) spoken language probverb
Used to say that you can not take your assets with you when you die, so you better enjoy them when you're alive.
Don't be so mean. Spend your money, you can't take it with you!
Sometimes, splurging a little bit is ok because you can't take it with you!
Money is something that you can't take it with with you when you go, so just spend it.
When will you stop buy so many expensive clothes? You can't take it with you when you go, right?
Do you see anything wrong?
Children or adults often say this phrase to get their friends to join in something, especially to jump into a swimming pool (pond, lake, etc.)
“Last one in is a rotten egg!” yelled Jane, jumping into the pool.
