English Dictionary

money talks, bullshit walks

ことわざ

Attempting to accomplish a goal by demonstrating possession of material resources will succeed, while attempting to accomplish that goal through mere rhetoric will fail.

日本語の意味

実力は金にあり、お金があれば物事が通り、単なる空虚な言葉だけでは何も実現できないという意味。 / 実際に資金を持っている者が優位で、口先だけの約束や言葉では足りないことを示す諺。

In this industry, money talks, bullshit walks, so if you want the deal, bring the funds and stop boasting.

この業界では金の力が物を言い、口先だけでは通用しない。取引を望むなら資金を用意して自慢はやめなさい。

意味（1）

Attempting to accomplish a goal by demonstrating possession of material resources will succeed, while attempting to accomplish that goal through mere rhetoric will fail.

“You taught me a great expression a few years ago, Joey—don’t forget it yourself.” “What expression?” I asked. “Money talks—bullshit walks. Joey, the further away from the Chairman I get, the better I like it.”

money talks （ canonical ）

bullshit walks （ canonical ）