Meaning of the word "a man without money is a bow without an arrow" in English
What does "a man without money is a bow without an arrow" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a man without money is a bow without an arrow
US /ə mæn wɪˈðaʊt ˈmʌni ɪz ə baʊ wɪˈðaʊt ən ˈæroʊ/
UK /ə mæn wɪˈðaʊt ˈmʌni ɪz ə baʊ wɪˈðaʊt ən ˈærəʊ/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that a person without resources or wealth lacks the means to achieve their goals or be effective in life
Example:
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He has great ideas, but a man without money is a bow without an arrow.
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You need capital to start this business; remember that a man without money is a bow without an arrow.