a buck's a buck
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: a buck is a buck · a buck is a buck is a buck
Meaning · English
Every dollar of income counts toward one's financial well-being; money is a strong motivator, even in unpleasant situations.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Mỗi đô la đều quan trọng với tình hình tài chính
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“When you play for money,” said Mrs. Prudence Reynolds of Short Hills. N.J., “the temperament changes. A trophy is a trophy, but a buck's a buck.”
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “a buck's a buck” mean?
Every dollar of income counts toward one's financial well-being; money is a strong motivator, even in unpleasant situations.
Is “a buck's a buck” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.