What is the difference in meaning between "Only one dollar is left to me!" and "Only one dollar is left on me!"?
They're both unnatural. I have only one dollar left means I have no more money anywhere–in my wallet, in the bank, in the house etc. I have only one dollar left on me means that's all I have with me at the moment of speaking.
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They're both unnatural.
I have only one dollar left means I have no more money anywhere–in my wallet, in the bank, in the house etc.
I have only one dollar left on me means that's all I have with me at the moment of speaking.