Money pit

/mˈʌnɪ pˈɪt/

/mˈʌni pˈɪt/

[noun]

Money pit

[NOUN]

used to refer to something on which one keeps spending more and more money

What is the origin of the idiom "money pit" and when to use it?

The idiom "money pit" comes from the world of real estate and construction. This phrase is used to describe a situation or investment that consistently drains a large amount of money without providing significant returns or improvements.

Examples

1. It's a money pit.

2. Talk about a money pit!

3. Once there, they dug the notorious Money Pit.

4. The brothers further believe the actual site of the trove is very close to the Money Pit.

Nearby words

have money to burn

make a mint

laugh all the way to the bank