Where there's muck there's money
This page is about the saying "Where there's muck there's money"
Possible meaning:
There is money to be made in dirt and dirty jobs. For example, many people have made fortunes by processing rubbish or waste materials.
Another version of this saying is: "Where there's muck there's brass."
Origin: This saying originated in England in or before the 19th century. The 17th-century book "A collection of English proverbs" (Rev. John Ray) includes a similar idea: "Muck and money go together."
muck (noun): dirt; rubbish
brass (noun): a metal made from copper and zinc; money (British slang)
brass (noun): a metal made from copper and zinc; money (British slang)
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Contributor: Josef Essberger