金かねの世よの中なか

expression, noun

money rules the world; rich man's world

Proverbial expression meaning that money is the most powerful force in society; often used with a cynical or resigned tone.

• 金かねの世よの中なかだから、お金かねがないと何なにもできない。

  Since money rules the world, you can't do anything without it.

• 彼かれはいつも「金かねの世よの中なかだ」と言いって、仕し事ごとに励はげんでいる。

  He always says, 'It's a rich man's world,' and works hard.