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the longest pole knocks the persimmon

the longest pole knocks the persimmon

Success comes easily to those who have the best resources or means to obtain it. Primarily heard in US. Of course the daughter of a millionaire would get into that prestigious school. The longest pole knocks the persimmon, after all.
See also: knock, long, persimmon, pole

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Hassan-Arabic, Persian, Urdu
DevonDEV-ən, də-VAHNEnglish
Anakoni-Hawaiian
Taneshatə-NEE-shəAfrican American
Cassandrakə-SAN-drə (English), kə-SAHN-drə (English), kahs-SAHN-drah (Italian)English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Ye-Junye-joonKorean
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