Champagne tastes, beer wages meaning
What does the saying 'Champagne tastes, beer wages' mean?
Idiom: Champagne tastes, beer wages
Meaning:
A person who likes expensive things but has a low income has champagne taste and beer wages.
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Subject Area: Drinking, pubs and bars |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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