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
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
I'm not rich
cash is tight
can't splurge
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