Lingo

Corruption

10 Words

5m

1.
money (often|) unmakes the men who make it
content.sentence

The mentor advised the young entrepreneur that money unmakes the men who make it, and that they should always stay true to their values and principles.

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2.
the nearer the church, the (farther|further) from God
content.sentence

It's easy to get caught up in religious rituals and traditions, but we must remember that God looks at the heart, not outward appearances.Nearer the church, the farther from God.

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3.
the devil dances in empty pockets
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"Poverty can be a breeding ground for crime and immorality, as the devil dances in empty pockets, so we should prioritize our poverty crisis," said the social worker during the community outreach program.

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4.
muck and money (often|) go together
content.sentence

"The entertainment industry is notorious for its shady dealings, and those who want to make it big must be willing to get their hands dirty, as muck and money go together," said the aspiring actor to his friend.

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5.
ill-gotten gains (shall|) never prosper
content.sentence

The CEO of the company was fired after it was discovered that they had been embezzling funds - a harsh lesson that ill-gotten gains never prosper.

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6.
where there is muck there is brass
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The entrepreneur saw an opportunity in the waste management industry, knowing that where there is muck there is brass.

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7.
a bribe will enter without knocking
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Susan witnessed how easily her coworker was persuaded to overlook an ethical violation after receiving an expensive gift, demonstrating that a bribe will enter without knocking.

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8.
a thief passes for a gentleman when stealing has made him rich
content.sentence

John witnessed how a known scam artist was treated with respect and admiration once he had made a fortune through his shady dealings.He realized a thief passes for a gentleman when stealing has made him rich.

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9.
everyone has (their|a) price
content.sentence

Susan saw how people could be persuaded to betray their values and principles for the right incentive, demonstrating that everyone has their price.

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10.
ill-gotten, ill-spent
content.sentence

I knew someone who cheated on their taxes to get a bigger refund, but they ended up spending the money on things they didn't need – it just goes to show that, in the end, ill-gotten, ill-spent.

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