money can't buy happiness
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: money cannot buy happiness
Meaning · English
Money can purchase external things, but true happiness comes from within oneself.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “money can't buy happiness” mean?
Money can purchase external things, but true happiness comes from within oneself.
Is “money can't buy happiness” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.