Moni no dey grow fo trii.
[moh-nee noh deh grow for tree]
phrase
LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)
Meaning- Money doesn't grow on trees.
- Speakers use this to remind someone that resources are limited and they should not be wasteful or demanding.
I no go buy that shoe for you; Moni no dey grow fo trii.
I will not buy that shoe for you; money does not grow on trees.
Stop wasting the food because Moni no dey grow fo trii.
Stop wasting the food because money does not grow on trees.
Pronunciationmoh-nee noh deh grow for tree
Registerinformal
How it is usedUsed to caution someone against being wasteful or demanding too much money.
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