Family & Home
Do I look like I'm made of money?
Used when humorously refusing extravagant spending requests.
Literal Meaning
Am I made up of physical currency or money?; Are my components physical forms of currency?
Actual Meaning
We can't afford everything, money is limited
Examples in Context

'I want that!' 'Do I look like I'm made of money?' (Translation: We can't buy everything)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Classic parent response
  • 2Budget teaching
  • 3Money limits
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I'm not rich
cash is tight
can't splurge
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