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 nearly $2,000 this magazine had splashed out for my clothing, much of which did not fit, appeared to cause her bodily pain.
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Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Barry Diller picked up his place last year for $45 million, and David and Victoria Beckham splashed out $80 million for their contemporary showpiece on the coveted stretch of pavement, also last year.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Rather than pocket the savings, travelers are splashing out on their visits, spending more on things like watches and jewelry, according to research undertaken by the Japan Tourism Agency.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
Still, Guo is no stranger to spending on lavish experiences and items, and some things are worth splashing out on more than others.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
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Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Barry Diller picked up his place last year for $45 million, and David and Victoria Beckham splashed out $80 million for their contemporary showpiece on the coveted stretch of pavement, also last year.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Rather than pocket the savings, travelers are splashing out on their visits, spending more on things like watches and jewelry, according to research undertaken by the Japan Tourism Agency.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
Still, Guo is no stranger to spending on lavish experiences and items, and some things are worth splashing out on more than others.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for splash out
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“Splash out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splash%20out. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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