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What does "Money doesn't grow on trees." mean in this scenario?
Once, a few years I was asking my dad about vacation in the summer, and told him that there are some places that I really want to go to. He told me that we will look at the prices for each of the places, and that we will go to one that we could afford. I asked my dad why we are doing that, and he said that "Money doesn't grow on trees."
I get what he means now. He means that although he too wishes we could travel somewhere far and expensive, he still wants to keep mindful of his financial sense while doing so, and that we could get the same/similar experience elsewhere. E.G.: Pensacola instead of Miami and San Diego instead of Hawaii.
Those are two examples of similar experiences for less money.
5 Answers
- CarsonLv 62 years agoFavorite Answer
It means he has to work for the money he does get. He is trying to live within his means and do what is best for your family.
You have a smart dad. He knows the diffetence between a want and a need. Pay attention to him. One day you'll thank him.
- Anonymous2 years ago
It means that he's broke and he knows what he can and can't afford.
- MLLv 52 years ago
Your Dad meant that money doesn't grow on trees.Getting money is the result of hard work. So, you should think of it and spend money wisely if you respect your Dad. Enjoy the most affortable place for your vacation.
- ?Lv 62 years ago
He's saying that he needs to watch his budget and not go over what he can afford. This old saying is sarcastic, because if money grew on trees, obviously we could pick all we wanted, for free. We wouldn't have to earn it.
