clogs to clogs in three generations
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Meaning · English
Wealth earned in one generation seldom lasts through the third (grandchild's) generation.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Tài sản kiếm được trong một thế hệ hiếm khi tồn tại qua thế hệ thứ ba
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clogs to clogs in three generations” mean?
Wealth earned in one generation seldom lasts through the third (grandchild's) generation.
Is “clogs to clogs in three generations” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.