B is what counts/what is important/what matters (in/at A)
B is often words like おかね, けいけん, どりょく
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この会社は学歴が物を言います。
Your academic background is what's important at this company.
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職人の世界は経験が物を言います。
In the world of work, experience is what counts.
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会社で経験が物を言う (at an office, experience is what matters)
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