money talks, bullshit walks



money talks, 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, bullshit walks!
See also: bullshit, money, walk

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KimiKEE-meeFinnish
Vittorio-Italian
Idir-Northern African, Berber
Gu&Eth;Fri&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian
BetsyBET-seeEnglish
Shelton['ʃeltən]