仏ほとけの沙さ汰たも銭ぜに

expression

money talks; money opens all doors

Proverb meaning that even in matters of justice or divine judgment, money can influence the outcome. Often used cynically. Compare with 地獄の沙汰も金次第.

See also: 地獄の沙汰も金次第

• 裁さい判ばんで無む罪ざいになったけど、結けっ局きょくは仏ほとけの沙さ汰たも銭ぜにってことか。

  He was acquitted in court, but I guess it just goes to show that money talks.

• あの政せい治じ家かの汚お職しょく事じ件けん、仏ほとけの沙さ汰たも銭ぜにだな。

  That politician's corruption case is a perfect example of money opening all doors.