Meaning of the word "where there's muck there's brass" in English

What does "where there's muck there's brass" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

where there's muck there's brass

US /wɛr ðɛrz mʌk ðɛrz bræs/
UK /weə ðeəz mʌk ðeəz brɑːs/
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Idiom

a proverb meaning that where there are dirty or unpleasant jobs, there is money to be made

Example:
He started a waste management company because he knows that where there's muck there's brass.
Cleaning sewers is a tough job, but where there's muck there's brass.