a statement used to tell people that you are not rich. even though the literal meaning is wrong, as money comes from paper, and paper is from trees, the meaning of the statement does have some use, and is always a good statement to live by.
Jane doe: mom, can i have these 100$ jeans?

Jane doe's mom: no honey, money don't grow on trees!
by ratbrainbasher March 26, 2013
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