money talks and bullshit walks



money talks and bullshit walks

A phrase emphasizing the persuasive power of money. The phrase was perhaps most famously used by politician Michael "Ozzie" Myers, who was recorded saying it—and accepting a monetary bribe from undercover FBI agents—during the Abscam scandal in 1980. If you want us to help you out, here's some advice—money talks and bullshit walks!
See also: and, bullshit, money, talk, walk

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Armida-Italian, Spanish
Goffredo-Italian
Yaron-Hebrew
Sa'd-Arabic
Obdulia-Spanish
BerthaBER-tah (German), BUR-thə (English)German, English, Ancient Germanic