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they say you can’t buy

idiom
Meaning

you use this to say that money cannot get you the most important things in life, like love or happiness.


Examples
SIMPLE

They say you can’t buy happiness with money.

CONTEXTUAL

He has a very expensive car, but they say you can’t buy true friendship.

COMPLEX

Although she achieved great wealth and status, she realized that they say you can’t buy the peace of mind she truly craved.

Last updated June 7, 2026