you can't take it with you

The phrase "you can't take it with you" is an idiomatic expression meaning that material wealth or possessions cannot be taken with a person after they die. It suggests that the accumulation of material wealth or possessions in life is ultimately meaningless or temporary, as they cannot be brought into the afterlife or beyond. The phrase implies that focusing on non-material things like relationships, experiences, and personal growth is more important and rewarding than solely pursuing materialism.