| 单词 | clogs to clogs |
| 释义 | > as lemmas(from) clogs to clogs (in three generations) Originally English regional (Lancashire). Proverb. (from) clogs to clogs (in three generations) and variants: wealth gained in one generation of a family will be lost by the third generation. Cf. (from) shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves (in three generations) at shirtsleeve n. Phrases.Expressing the idea that the first generation of a family will acquire wealth through hard work, the second will live an affluent life but lack a strong work ethic, and, as a result, by the third generation, the family will be reduced to their original circumstances. ΚΠ 1868 Preston Chron. & Lancs. Advertiser 1 Feb. 4/6 A saying is prevalent in East Lancashire, with reference to the speedy dissipation of property speedily acquired, that ‘there are only three generations from clogs to clogs’. 1899 G. Gore Sci. Basis Morality 129 The decline and fall of noble families and of great manufacturing and commercial firms, are both brought about by..the sacrifice of duty to pleasure, and hence has arisen the saying respecting ironmasters, ‘from clogs to clogs in three generations’. 1989 Guardian 6 Feb. 13/8 It is a move which breaks the ‘clogs to clogs’ syndrome, allowing family companies to restore freedom of choice to shareholders. 2002 Advertiser (Austral.) (Nexis) 11 Nov. 16 The old maxim ‘From clogs to clogs’ (whereby the first generation establishes an enterprise, the second develops it and the third generation squanders it) has direct parallels with Australia's fortunes in recent times. 2020 Independent (Nexis) 18 July (Business section) 38 It's impossible not to be reminded of the old Lancashire aphorism: clogs to clogs in three generations... What should alarm anyone who has created a business and still owns and runs it, is just how often the proverb comes true. < as lemmas |
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