throw money away
To spend money foolishly or indiscriminately; to waste money without regard of the consequences.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Don't throw money away on cheap tools that break immediately.”
“If you never use your gym membership, you are just throwing money away every month.”
“By investing in high-quality materials, the architect ensured that the firm would not be throwing money away on constant, unnecessary repairs.”
- 01
away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
- 02
away with the fairies
Not all there; slightly crazy.
- 03
bang away
to strike or hit repeatedly
- 04
bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
- 05
beaver away
To work hard at a task.
- 06
bees and honey
[Cockney slang]money
- 07
big money
A large amount of money, especially a significant source of revenue or income.
- 08
blaze away
To fire (firearms) repeatedly.
Last updated August 10, 2026