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burn a hole in one's pocket
/mˈʌnɪ bˈɜːn ɐ hˈəʊl ɪn wˈɒnz pˈɒkɪt/
/mˈʌni bˈɜːn ɐ hˈoʊl ɪn wˈʌnz pˈɑːkɪt/
to burn a hole in one's pocket
[PHRASE]1
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?
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.