Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

those that have, get

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.68 in modern English

Syllables: those that have, get
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

People who already have wealth and status are the most likely to acquire additional wealth and status (usually with the implication that the distribution of life's benefits and opportunities is unfair).

Example Sentences

"You may have heard the old adage about "those that have, get," and it is true. . . . The getting started on money-making is the hardest part."
"In the great capitalist tradition of "those who have, get," Vanderbilt's investment today returns rich dividends to his grandsons."
"Those that have, get. For lending their status to Fashion Week events, the rich and the famous scored, among other things, $225 jeans and coupons for $200 PuchiBags for their pets."
"In other words, “the rich get richer” or “those that have, get” (indeed, distribution of wealth in America follows a scale-free organization)."

Phrases

Matthew effect nothing succeeds like success those who can't, teach to the victor go the spoils

Frequently Paired Words

Matthew effect nothing succeeds like success those who can't, teach to the victor go the spoils

Synonyms

the rich get richer

Questions

What does those that have, get mean?: People who already have wealth and status are the most likely to acquire additional wealth and status (usually with the implication that the distribution of life's benefits and opportunities is unfair).

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