So we have the chink, we'll bear the stink.

If the money is forthcoming, the speaker is willing to endure something unpleasant. The rhyme sets a tangible reward against the discomfort that comes with obtaining it.

The proverb presents tolerance as part of a bargain: an unwelcome condition becomes bearable when the payment is worth it. It may express practical acceptance or cast a wry eye on that choice.

Use it when someone accepts disagreeable work or conditions for the sake of payment. Its tone can be matter-of-fact or lightly critical, depending on whether the speaker thinks the bargain is sensible.