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throw money away

idiom

To spend money foolishly or indiscriminately; to waste money without regard of the consequences.


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  1. 01

    away game

    An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.

  2. 02

    away with the fairies

    Not all there; slightly crazy.

  3. 03

    bang away

    to strike or hit repeatedly

  4. 04

    bear away the bell

    To be superior in something.

  5. 05

    beaver away

    To work hard at a task.

  6. 06

    Bees and honey

    [Cockney slang]money

    As bees are the epitome of work, work produces money, the possession of which is sweet.

  7. 07

    big money

    A large amount of money, especially a significant source of revenue or income.

  8. 08

    blaze away

    To fire (firearms) repeatedly.

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