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Riches have wings

Meaning: Money can disappear easily. Money is like a bird with wings: it can fly away if you are not careful.

Note: riches (noun) = great wealth; a lot of money | wing (noun) = the part of a bird's body that allows it to fly

Quick Quiz:

People say that "riches have wings" because, if you are not careful, your money can
  1. make more money
  2. fly up in the air
  3. easily leave you


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