| 词汇 | not grow on trees |
| 释义 | not grow on trees Theme: AMOUNT - SMALL in. not abundant; not expendable. (Usually said about money.)I can't afford that. Money doesn't grow on trees, you know.Don't waste the glue. That stuff doesn't grow on trees, you know. not grow on treesTo not be abundant; to not be available freely, cheaply, or without effort. Most often used in the phrase "money doesn't grow on trees." I can't believe you spent your entire allowance on a silly video game. Money doesn't grow on trees, you know! Be prepared to pay a hefty salary for a talented programmer—they don't grow on trees. not grow on treesFig. not to be abundant; not to be expendable. (Usually said about money.) I can't afford that. Money doesn't grow on trees, you know. Don't waste the glue. That stuff doesn't grow on trees, you know. not grow on treesmainly BRITISHCOMMON If you say that people or things of a particular kind do not grow on trees, you mean that they are very difficult to get. Mitchell could not be replaced in a hurry: agents with his expertise did not grow on trees. Investments worth $1.75 billion do not grow on trees. Note: People often say money doesn't grow on trees to tell someone that what they want will not be easy to pay for. All this extra money you want to spend doesn't grow on trees. not grow on trees in. not to be abundant; not to be wasted. (Usually said about money.) Don’t waste the glue. That stuff doesn’t grow on trees, you know. |
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