English / proverb
Clogs to Clogs in Three Generations
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Wealth earned by one hardworking generation is typically squandered and lost by the third generation.
In context
01
The grandfather founded an empire, but his reckless heirs proved that it was clogs to clogs in three generations.
02
Without sound financial literacy, aristocratic families frequently go from clogs to clogs in three generations.
Synonyms
shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations,riches to rags,easy come easy go
Antonyms
generational wealth,lasting dynasty,sustainable fortune
Collocations
proverb of clogs to clogs in three generations,pattern of clogs to clogs in three generations,warn of clogs to clogs in three generations