You can't take it with you.
[Idiom] YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. - Understanding Life's Temporary Possessions
Material possessions can’t be taken after death.
'You can't take it with you' is a poignant reminder that material wealth and possessions cannot be taken into the afterlife. This phrase is often used to suggest prioritizing experiences and relationships over accumulating material wealth.
Example Sentences
He spends generously because you can't take it with you.
He spends money freely because he knows he can't take wealth with him after death.
They decided to enjoy their wealth now, realizing you can't take it with you.
They decided to enjoy their wealth now, knowing it cannot be taken with them after death.
Investing in experiences rather than saving, they agreed you can't take it with you.
They chose to invest in experiences rather than savings, understanding they can't take wealth with them after death.