Meaning of the word "greedy never gets" in English
What does "greedy never gets" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
greedy never gets
US /ˈɡriːdi ˈnevər ɡets/
UK /ˈɡriːdi ˈnevə ɡets/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that people who are overly greedy often end up with nothing or lose what they already have
Example:
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He tried to take all the credit for himself, but greedy never gets and he was eventually fired.
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Don't ask for too much at once; remember that greedy never gets.
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