- lit. the fat and wealth of the people (idiom); the nation's hard-won wealth (esp. as an object of unscrupulous exploitation)
- the people's blood, sweat and tears
Generated: This phrase refers to the wealth and resources earned by the general population, often highlighting how these resources are exploited or taken advantage of by those in power.
The government should not use the nation's hard-won wealth arbitrarily.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes the efforts and sacrifices of ordinary people, suggesting that their hard work is often unfairly taken or exploited by others.
The workers exchanged their blood, sweat, and tears for the nation's hard-won wealth.