Meaning of the word "muck and money often go together" in English

What does "muck and money often go together" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

muck and money often go together

US /mʌk ænd ˈmʌn.i ˈɔː.fən ɡoʊ təˈɡɛð.ɚ/
UK /mʌk ənd ˈmʌn.i ˈɒf.ən ɡəʊ təˈɡɛð.ə/
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Idiom

a proverb suggesting that wealth is often acquired through dirty, unpleasant, or dishonest work

Example:
He made his fortune in waste management; as they say, muck and money often go together.
The coal mining industry was tough, but muck and money often go together.