Meaning of the word "he that hath a full purse never wanted a friend" in English
What does "he that hath a full purse never wanted a friend" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
he that hath a full purse never wanted a friend
US /hi ðæt hæθ ə fʊl pɜrs ˈnɛvər ˈwɔntɪd ə frɛnd/
UK /hiː ðæt hæθ ə fʊl pɜːs ˈnɛvə ˈwɒntɪd ə frɛnd/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that wealthy people will always have people around them who want to be their friends, often for selfish reasons
Example:
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Ever since he won the lottery, he's been surrounded by new 'best friends'; as they say, he that hath a full purse never wanted a friend.
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I know they only like him for his money, because he that hath a full purse never wanted a friend.