Can't take it with you Meaning in English

expression

US

KANT TAYK it WITH yoo

UK

KAHNT TAYK it WITH yoo

Definition

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.

Usage & Nuances

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.

• Spanish: no te lo puedes llevar contigo (cuando mueres)
• Portuguese (BR): não se pode levar nada desta vida
• Portuguese (PT): não se pode levar nada consigo
• Chinese (Simplified): 人死时带不走
• Chinese (Traditional): 人死時帶不走
• Hindi: जब मरते हैं तो साथ नहीं ले जा सकते
• Arabic: لن تأخذها معك عند موتك
• Bengali: মরতেও কিছু নিয়ে যেতে পারবে না - সাথে নিয়ে যেতে পারবে না
• Russian: с собой не унесёшь - в гробу не пригодится
• Japanese: あの世に持っていけない
• Vietnamese: chết cũng không mang theo được
• Korean: 죽을 때 가져갈 수 없다
• Turkish: yanında götüremezsin
• Urdu: ساتھ نہیں لے جا سکتے
• Indonesian: tidak bisa dibawa mati

Example Sentences

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."

basic

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.

natural

He laughs when people complain about spending—he always reminds them you can't take it with you.

natural