money won is twice as sweet as money earned
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
It is more enjoyable to obtain money by gambling than to obtain it by working.
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 won is twice as sweet as money earned” mean?
It is more enjoyable to obtain money by gambling than to obtain it by working.
Is “money won is twice as sweet as money earned” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.