Throw your money about/around
phrase
To spend money freely and extravagantly.
He always throws his money around when he goes out with his friends.
Often appears as...
- throwing money around recklessly
- throw your money around like it's nothing
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To use money to influence or control situations.
Large multinational corporations shouldn't be allowed to throw their money around to manipulate policies.
Often appears as...
- throw their money around in politics
- throw money around to get what they want
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
To spend money freely and extravagantly.
He always throws his money around when he goes out with his friends.
Often appears as...
- throwing money around recklessly
- throw your money around like it's nothing
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To use money to influence or control situations.
Large multinational corporations shouldn't be allowed to throw their money around to manipulate policies.
Often appears as...
- throw their money around in politics
- throw money around to get what they want
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Extravagant Spending
Indicates spending a lot without concern for necessity or future needs.
Whenever Mark wins at the casino, he's quick to throw his money around in the fanciest shops.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Warning
Often used to caution someone about unnecessary or careless spending.
I know you got a bonus, but don't start throwing your money about.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Primarily used in informal settings among friends or family.
He's been throwing his money around on gadgets; I hope he's saving something.
Pro Tip 1/3Extravagant Spending
Indicates spending a lot without concern for necessity or future needs.
Whenever Mark wins at the casino, he's quick to throw his money around in the fanciest shops.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Warning
Often used to caution someone about unnecessary or careless spending.
I know you got a bonus, but don't start throwing your money about.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Primarily used in informal settings among friends or family.
He's been throwing his money around on gadgets; I hope he's saving something.
Pro Tip 1/3Extravagant Spending
Indicates spending a lot without concern for necessity or future needs.
Whenever Mark wins at the casino, he's quick to throw his money around in the fanciest shops.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Warning
Often used to caution someone about unnecessary or careless spending.
I know you got a bonus, but don't start throwing your money about.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Primarily used in informal settings among friends or family.
He's been throwing his money around on gadgets; I hope he's saving something.
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