Where there’s muck there’s brass
phrase
You can make big money from dirty or difficult tasks.
They've managed to build a successful business from waste management - proves the old saying, where there's muck there's brass.
Often appears as...
- prove where there's muck there's brass
- show where there's muck there's brass
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
You can make big money from dirty or difficult tasks.
They've managed to build a successful business from waste management - proves the old saying, where there's muck there's brass.
Often appears as...
- prove where there's muck there's brass
- show where there's muck there's brass
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Regional Usage
Primarily used in the UK, so may not be understood everywhere. Recognize it's a regional phrase.
When I mentioned 'where there's muck there's brass' in the US, they looked puzzled.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Sense
Often used metaphorically, not just about physical dirt or waste, but any messy situation.
He started a software fix for a nasty code bug, sure that where there's muck there's brass.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Roots
Originates from Yorkshire, where 'brass' means money. It's deeply rooted in British culture.
Her grandfather often recited 'where there's muck there's brass' while polishing his old coins.
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