Meaning of the word "laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law" in English
What does "laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law
US /lɔːz ɡraɪnd ðə pʊr, ænd rɪtʃ mɛn ruːl ðə lɔː/
UK /lɔːz ɡraɪnd ðə pɔː, ænd rɪtʃ mɛn ruːl ðə lɔː/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that the legal system often oppresses the impoverished while being controlled or manipulated by the wealthy
Example:
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Oliver Goldsmith famously wrote that laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law to highlight social injustice.
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Many activists still argue that laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law in modern judicial systems.