- English translation
Money earned honestly is never lost for good.
- Literal wording
Never does lawful money get lost.
- Meaning and lesson
The proverb affirms that wealth obtained through permitted, honest means does not get lost. It expresses a firm conviction that what a person has rightfully earned is not destined to disappear.
It is usually said when something has gone missing. It comforts the person affected by framing the loss in terms of how the property was earned, offering reassurance in place of worry.
- When it is used
Use it when someone has misplaced money or a possession and is worried. It reassures them that what was honestly earned will not simply vanish. It is a word of comfort, not a promise about the particular missing item.
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