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to throw money out (of) the window
[throw] {one's} money out the window
to throw money out (of) the window
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to wastefully and recklessly spend money
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Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "throw money out the window" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "throw money out the window" is not definitively known, but it likely comes from the image of someone wasting money in a reckless or extravagant manner. This phrase is used to describe wasteful spending or extravagance without obtaining any valuable return or benefit.
Examples
Buying another luxury watch felt like throwing money out the window.
