Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-12-30 10:12

Meaning of Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers

Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers spoken language phrase

Used to say one who finds something can keep it and does not need to give it back to the person who has lost it

James: "It's is my watch, please give it back to me. I left it at the playground." Jone: "Finders keepers, losers weepers!"

I begged Jolie to give me back the doll but she refused and said "finders keepers, losers weepers."

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