splash out
phrasal verb
splashed out; splashing out; splashes out
British, informal
: to spend a lot of money
If you really want to splash out, let's go to dinner and a show in town.
We can't afford to splash out that much money for luxuries.
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The sector is grappling with some of its slowest growth in years, weighed down by China’s property crisis while rising prices have deterred shoppers from splashing out on new fashion.
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Reuters, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Some airlines, including Air France, Emirates and Lufthansa, are now doubling down on first class and upgrading their offerings for those travelers willing to splash out for a truly luxury, bespoke experience.
—Edward Russell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
So much of today’s moviemaking feels rushed and cheap, as if the studio-money guys have already conceded that most people are just going to watch these movies at home, slumped on their couches, anyway—why splash out?
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Back in 2018, when Versace was bought by Capri (formerly Michael Kors) from the Versace family and Blackstone, Capri splashed out $2.2 billion including debt.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
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Reuters, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Some airlines, including Air France, Emirates and Lufthansa, are now doubling down on first class and upgrading their offerings for those travelers willing to splash out for a truly luxury, bespoke experience.
—Edward Russell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
So much of today’s moviemaking feels rushed and cheap, as if the studio-money guys have already conceded that most people are just going to watch these movies at home, slumped on their couches, anyway—why splash out?
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Back in 2018, when Versace was bought by Capri (formerly Michael Kors) from the Versace family and Blackstone, Capri splashed out $2.2 billion including debt.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Splash out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splash%20out. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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