burn a hole in one's pocket
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British pronunciation/mˈʌnɪ bˈɜːn ɐ hˈəʊl ɪn wˈɒnz pˈɒkɪt/
American pronunciation/mˈʌni bˈɜːn ɐ hˈoʊl ɪn wˈʌnz pˈɑːkɪt/
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вы очень хотите их потратить

to have a strong desire to spend money quickly or impulsively, often resulting in reckless spending habits

What is the origin of the idiom "burn a hole in one's pocket" and when to use it?

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The origin of the idiom "burn a hole in one's pocket" is uncertain, but it likely developed from the imagery of money figuratively burning or itching to be spent. This phrase is used to describe a strong desire or impulse to spend money quickly and impulsively.

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