清水衙门

清水衙门

Literally means:

the government office is like clear water

Actually means:

organization with limited funds and welfare facilities

衙门, government office in ancient China;

In the past, it referred to official departments that did not handle money matters and had little or no chance of graft or squeeze.

It now refers to organizations with limited funds and welfare facilities.

旧时指官府中不经手钱银，捞不到油水的部门。现指灰色收入少的机构或单位。