Meaning of the word "he that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing" in English
What does "he that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
he that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing
US /hi ðæt ɡoʊz ə ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ, ɡoʊz ə ˈsɔːroʊɪŋ/
UK /hiː ðæt ɡəʊz ə ˈbɒrəʊɪŋ, ɡəʊz ə ˈsɒrəʊɪŋ/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that people who borrow money or items often end up regretting it or facing difficulties
Example:
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I told him not to take that loan; he that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing.
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Remember the old saying, he that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing, before you use your credit card again.