Have money to burn

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verb phrase

To have more money than necessary and hence spend it frivolously.

Since winning the lottery, he seems to have money to burn, always buying expensive and unnecessary things.
Visual representation of "have money to burn" - To have more money than necessary and hence spend it frivolously

Often appears as...

  • seems to have money to burn
  • act like having money to burn

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Idiomatic

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Non-literal

The phrase is an idiom; it doesn't mean burning actual money, but rather spending it without thinking.

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Ever since she got that promotion, she's been acting as if she has money to burn.
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Casual Tone

Used in informal settings among friends or in relaxed conversations, not in formal or business contexts.

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Look at Mike in his designer outfit; he's got money to burn, doesn't he?
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Possible Negativity

It can imply criticism or envy when you think someone spends money unwisely or too easily.

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Buying another car? Someone has money to burn!
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