Phrase guide

another day, another dollar

proverb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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proverb

Meaning 1

Everything is routine and mundane, and nothing eventful or extraordinary has happened.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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proverb

Meaning 2

Life goes on, and it is necessary to work in order to earn money.

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History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: métro, boulot, dodo — Life goes on, and it is necessary to work to earn money
  • Spanish: un día más un día menos — Life goes on, and it is necessary to work to earn money
  • Spanish: aquí en la brega — Life goes on, and it is necessary to work to earn money
  • Spanish: sudando la gota gorda — Life goes on, and it is necessary to work to earn money