temporarily embarrassed millionaire

Noun

a poor person who advocates against social welfare programs because they believe they will become rich in the future.

Japanese Meaning

将来、富裕層になれると信じるが、現状は貧困に苦しみ、その恥や葛藤から社会福祉制度に反対する人物 / 自らの貧しさを恥じつつ、近い将来の一攫千金を期待し、社会保障制度への依存を拒む人

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The temporarily embarrassed millionaire spoke at the community meeting, vehemently opposing welfare expansion because he was convinced he would be wealthy soon and shouldn't have to rely on handouts.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

将来裕福になると信じて社会福祉制度に反対する貧しい人は地域の会合で発言し、すぐに金持ちになるから公的扶助に頼るべきではないと強く主張した。

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a poor person who advocates against social welfare programs because they believe they will become rich in the future.

One definition of an American is that he is a temporarily embarrassed millionaire. As such, he wants a job, but hates to pay taxes. If he needs a job, he demands that the government provide it one way or another.

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