English · Proverb Attested

take the cash and let the credit go

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Exploit and enjoy the opportunities and pleasures available here and now and do not invest effort pursuing prospective future gratifications.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nên tận hưởng cơ hội và niềm vui hiện tại, không nên phí công để đạt được sự hài lòng trong tương lai

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Some for the Glories of This World; and some / Sigh for the Prophet's Paradise to come; / Ah, take the Cash, and let the Credit go, / Nor heed the rumble of a distant Drum!

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).

Topics: Money

Common questions

What does “take the cash and let the credit go” mean?

Exploit and enjoy the opportunities and pleasures available here and now and do not invest effort pursuing prospective future gratifications.

Is “take the cash and let the credit go” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.