Sayings

Riches have wings

This page is about the saying "Riches have wings"

Possible 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

a. make more money

b. fly up in the air

c. easily leave you
a) make more money b) fly up in the air c) easily leave you

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Contributor: Josef Essberger