a golden key can open any door
proverb Anything can be accomplished with enough money. Although the fancy hotel had been booked solid for months, Lori was able to reserve a room quite easily. A golden key can open any door. A: "How are we going to get a table without a reservation?" B: "Don't worry, a golden key can open any door." Yeah, a golden key can open any door, but it's hard to take advantage of that when you're a broke college student like me.
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A golden key can open any door.
Prov. Sufficient money can accomplish anything. Jill: I'm amazed that Sally got into a good university; her grades were so poor. Jane: Well, she comes from a wealthy family, and a golden key can open any door. Jane: How did Fred manage to get invited to the party at the country club? It's so exclusive there. Alan: Yes, but a golden key can open any door.
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