English Dictionary

take the cash and let the credit go

ことわざ

Exploit and enjoy the opportunities and pleasures available here and now and do not invest effort pursuing prospective future gratifications.

日本語の意味

今ある機会や喜びを活かし、将来の期待に固執せず、手に入ったものを確実に受け入れること。 / 目の前の利益や楽しみに集中し、未来の不確実な見返りを追い求めない姿勢を表す。

My grandfather used to say, 'take the cash and let the credit go,' advising us to enjoy what we can now rather than chase uncertain future gains.

祖父はよく『目先の現金を取って、後払いの約束は忘れろ』と言い、将来の不確かな見返りを追い求めるのではなく今得られる機会や楽しみを享受するよう教えてくれました。

意味（1）

Exploit and enjoy the opportunities and pleasures available here and now and do not invest effort pursuing prospective future gratifications.

I will live my life, alone with the few people I find to my liking. I will take the cash and let the credit go.