where there's muck there's brass
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
There is money to be made even in unpleasant, dirty jobs.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “where there's muck there's brass” mean?
There is money to be made even in unpleasant, dirty jobs.
Is “where there's muck there's brass” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.