American Idioms and Expressions

Have Money To Burn Idiom

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have money to burn
What does have money to burn mean?
have lots of moneyThe man has money to burn and is always buying something new.
have money to burn
What does have money to burn mean?
to have very much money, to have more money than is neededMy aunt has money to burn and she is always travelling somewhere.
have money to burn
What does have money to burn mean?
to have lots of money The man has money to burn and is always buying something new.

have money to burn
What does have money to burn mean?
to have very much money, to have more money than is needed My aunt has money to burn and she is always travelling somewhere.


Some Random Idioms
feast one's eyes on (someone or something)
What does "feast one's eyes on (someone or something)" mean?
to look at someone or something with pleasure or enjoyment We stopped at the top of the hill to feast our eyes on some of the best scenery that we have ever seen.

have a card up one`s sleeve
What does "have a card up one`s sleeve" mean?
to have a reserve plan or a secret advantageI do not know the manager's plans but I think that he has a card up his sleeve and he will soon make an important announcement.
gulp for air
What does "gulp for air" mean?
to desperately try to get air or a breathThe man began gulping for air after he fell into the lake.
in one`s hair
What does "in one`s hair" mean?
to be bothering someone, to be always annoying someoneMy sister's small son is always in her hair when she is making dinner.
an open secret
What does "an open secret" mean?
a secret that so many people know about that it is no longer a secretIt is an open secret that I will be leaving the company next month.
Bad Apple
What does "Bad Apple" mean?
A person who is bad and makes other bad is a bad apple.
good on you, mate
What does "good on you, mate" mean?
idiom. well done; nicely done
safety in numbers
What does "safety in numbers" mean?
to feel safe by being surrounded by a large number of peopleThere was safety in numbers when the students went to complain to the principal about their new teacher.
get a bright idea
What does "get a bright idea" mean?
to have a clever thought or idea occur to you (often used as sarcasm)My father got the bright idea that he should buy a motorcycle.
Kick your heels
What does "Kick your heels" mean?
(UK) If you have to kick your heels, you are forced to wait for the result or outcome of something.
Take a dive
What does "Take a dive" mean?
To intentionally fail in competition, to throw a game.All good salesmen learn to take a dive when playing golf with customers.
Boxers (e.g. prize fighters) who have been bribed to throw a bout but wishing to make it look as if the opponent won legitimately would dive to the mat after being hit. This was to create the illusion of a legitimate knock out.
at the drop of a hat
What does "at the drop of a hat" mean?
immediately and without any pressure My friend will always help me at the drop of a hat.

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