💰 Rich as Croesus
Rich as Croesus - Imagine having more money than even the folks at the IRS can comprehend. That’s what this phrase means when it says “very wealthy indeed.” Originating from the legendary Croesus, the last King of Lydia, who was supposedly the richest guy to tread this earth. This simile has been making folks envious since the sixteenth century. “An I get a patent for it, I shall be as rich as Croesus,” wrote Thomas Dilke in Lover’s Luck (1696). Ah, the legacy of a wealthy king!
Related Terms
- Filthy rich: So much wealth you need a wash.
- Rolling in dough: No baking lessons required.
- Loaded: And not just with problems.
- Fat cat: Because being skinny apparently doesn’t pay off.
- Millionaire/Multi-Millionaire: Add a few zeros for good measure.
Synonyms
- Affluent
- Prosperous
- Wealthy
- Opulent
- Flush
Antonyms
- Poor
- Impoverished
- Penniless
- Destitute
- Broke
Humor-Filled Quotes
- “Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy yachts – which are pretty close.” – Anonymous
- “If only I had as much money as I have ideas about spending it!” – Every Middle-Class Dreamer Ever
- “They say you can’t take it with you – can’t work either, so there’s that.” – Crypt Keeper Accountant
Related Proverbs
- Money makes the world go round. – No physics, just economics.
- A penny saved is a penny earned. – Yeah, unless you keep losing it under the couch cushion.
- Money talks. – Especially when it’s screaming, “Spend me!”
References in Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies
Books
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald – Dream big, party lavishly, end tragically.
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki – Because some dads just get all the green.
Songs
- ”Billionaire” by Travie McCoy ft. Bruno Mars – A catchy tune on everyone’s one-in-a-billion wish.
- ”If I Had $1,000,000” by Barenaked Ladies – Because love isn’t the only necessity.
Poetry
- “Money” by Philip Larkin – Offering a poetic and slightly cynical view of wealth.
Movies
- The Wolf of Wall Street – Excess, luxury, and total lack of ethics.
- Crazy Rich Asians – Because the crazy does come with shiny side benefits.
In the words of a fictional wise man, “Wealth, like happiness, is never acquired directly. It comes as a byproduct of providing a useful service.” Here’s hoping your journey through these idioms doesn’t just enrich your vocabulary, but also your perspective.
Stay wordy and wise!
“Rich Wordsworth” October 5, 2023
