money does not smell
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The value of money is not affected by the business it comes from, even from the most unpleasant one.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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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 does not smell” mean?
The value of money is not affected by the business it comes from, even from the most unpleasant one.
Is “money does not smell” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.