The phrase "" is a classic double-edged sword. It could be the title of a legendary musical, the name of a beloved sitcom, or a blunt piece of financial reality.

A Broadway choreographer (Astaire) gets drafted into the Army while trying to help his womanizing boss cover up an affair, only to fall for the boss's target (Hayworth).

In a modern context, this phrase is often the centerpiece of "tough love" financial advice, popularized by figures like .

Depending on what you had in mind, here is a "useful piece" for the most likely interpretations: 1. The 1941 Musical Masterpiece