English Explanatory Dictionary

ill-gotten gains never prosper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb

Money or other property acquired dishonestly does not bring long-term and lasting joy.

Word forms

ill-gotten gains never prosper

Related words

ill-gotten gains crime doesn't pay cheats never prosper money does not smell

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