Can't take it with you Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
This expression means that you cannot take your money or possessions with you when you die, so you should not be too obsessed with holding onto material things.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
An informal idiom, often used to encourage spending, generosity, or not worrying overly about saving money. Common with 'you' but sometimes used more generally. Not literal—always refers to death.
جمل نموذجية
He bought the car because he said, "You can't take it with you."
basic
My grandmother always says, "You can't take it with you."
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People save money, but remember, you can't take it with you.
basic
She splurges on vacations because, as she says, you can't take it with you.
natural
If you really want that cake, go ahead! After all, you can't take it with you.
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He laughs when people complain about spending—he always reminds them you can't take it with you.
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