no bucks, no Buck Rogers
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
One must raise money to be able to achieve one's objectives, especially in the exploration of outer space.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Whether NASA under Trump will stay the course . . . an old adage attributed to its first human spaceflights of the 1960s is likely to define its fate: no bucks, no Buck Rogers.
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 “no bucks, no Buck Rogers” mean?
One must raise money to be able to achieve one's objectives, especially in the exploration of outer space.
Is “no bucks, no Buck Rogers” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.