Meaning of the word "money often unmakes the men who make it" in English
What does "money often unmakes the men who make it" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
money often unmakes the men who make it
US /ˈmʌn.i ˈɔːf.ən ʌnˈmeɪks ðə men huː meɪk ɪt/
UK /ˈmʌn.i ˈɒf.ən ʌnˈmeɪks ðə men huː meɪk ɪt/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that the process of acquiring wealth can corrupt or destroy a person's character
Example:
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He became greedy and arrogant after his business took off; it's true that money often unmakes the men who make it.
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The documentary explores how sudden wealth led to his downfall, proving that money often unmakes the men who make it.