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to make it rain
01
to throw one's money to a stripper in order to attract her attention or to show one's wealth or support
What is the origin of the idiom "make it rain" and when to use it?
The idiom "make it rain" has its origins in hip-hop and urban culture, particularly in the United States. It became popular in the 2000s and is closely associated with the act of making money, especially through extravagant spending or the generous tossing of money into the air, often in strip clubs. The phrase can be used both positively, to show one's affluence and generosity, or negatively, to suggest wastefulness or reckless spending.
02
***spend money in a lavish or extravagant manner
Example
Even people who carefully budget their money when working for low salaries have a tendency to start making it rain as soon as their paychecks get bigger.
The rapper made it rain on stage during his performance, throwing stacks of dollar bills into the crowd to show his financial success.
After receiving a substantial bonus at work, Michael decided to make it rain at the casino, gambling away a significant portion of his earnings.
At the charity gala, the wealthy philanthropist made it rain with generous donations to various charitable causes.
The entrepreneur celebrated the success of his startup by making it rain at the company party, treating his employees to an extravagant night out.
