burn a hole in someone's pocket
To cause someone to spend money or be tempted to spend money.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That extra cash is burning a hole in my pocket.”
“He just got his paycheck, and it is already burning a hole in his pocket.”
“The sudden inheritance burned a hole in his pocket, tempting him to abandon his frugal habits for a life of luxury.”
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ace in the hole
Synonym of ace up one's sleeve.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
Last updated August 10, 2026