English Explanatory Dictionary

those that have, get

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. People who already have wealth and status are the most likely to acquire additional wealth and status (usually with the implication that the distribution of life's benefits and opportunities is unfair).

Word forms

those that have, get

Synonyms

the rich get richer

Related words

Matthew effect nothing succeeds like success those who can't, teach to the victor go the spoils
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