ProverbsWork & money
Money makes money.
Word for word: Money calls money.
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- pla·ta lla·ma pla·ta
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More sayings: Work & money
- El que parte y reparte se queda con la mejor parte.Whoever divides things up keeps the best piece.
- Es mejor deber plata que favores.Owing money is easier than owing favors.
- Músico pagado no toca buen son.Pay in full up front and the work gets sloppy.
- Plata en mano, culo en tierra.Cash first, then we deal. Blunt and a little crude.
- No hay que poner todos los huevos en la misma canasta.Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
- Donde manda capitán, no manda marinero.The boss decides.