"those that have, get" meaning in English

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Proverb

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} those that have, get, {{en-proverb}} those that have, get
  1. People who already have wealth and status are the most likely to acquire additional wealth and status (usually with the implication that the distribution of life's benefits and opportunities is unfair). Synonyms: the rich get richer, people who have, get, get more, them that has, gets, gets more, them what has, those that have, those who have Related terms: Matthew effect, nothing succeeds like success, to the victor go the spoils
    Sense id: en-those_that_have,_get-en-proverb-RWMFIb6a Categories (other): English proverbs

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