"you can't take it with you" meaning in English

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Proverb

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} you can't take it with you, {{en-proverb}} you can't take it with you
  1. It is not possible to take one's material wealth or possessions to whatever world may await one after death. Categories (topical): Death

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