those that have, get

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

Also seen as: those that have get

Sense 1

Meaning · English

People who already have wealth and status are the most likely to acquire additional wealth and status (usually with the implication that the distribution of life's benefits and opportunities is unfair).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Những người đã có của và địa vị thường có nhiều cơ hội hơn để có thêm

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

You may have heard the old adage about "those that have, get," and it is true. . . . The getting started on money-making is the hardest part.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Alternative form of those that have, get.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dạng thay thế của những người có, sẽ được nhiều hơn

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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 “those that have, get” mean?

People who already have wealth and status are the most likely to acquire additional wealth and status (usually with the implication that the distribution of life's benefits and opportunities is unfair).

Is “those that have, get” formal or informal?

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