money doesn't grow on trees

意味

money is limited, so you should not waste it

金には限りがあるので無駄にしてはならない.

例文

1. 1You cannot have a new tablet every year; money doesn't grow on trees.
2. 2Money doesn't grow on trees, so please look after your school uniform.
3. 3Stop ordering things we cannot afford; money doesn't grow on trees.
4. 4Money doesn't grow on trees; we cannot keep replacing headphones that you lose.
5. 5When I asked for another expensive toy, Mum reminded me that money doesn't grow on trees.

文法

決まった形の否定の節。money は単数扱い。doesn’t の代わりに、短縮しない形の does not も使える。

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