clogs to clogs in three generations

短语

富不过三代

释义与例句

prov.
  1. 1.

    Wealth earned in one generation seldom lasts through the third (grandchild's) generation.

    富不过三代

    英国

词源

From the common use of clogs by manual workers in north England and following the style of similar phrases which have been attested since 1700. The particular phrasing is perhaps of Lancashire origin. Compare shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations.

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