throw money around

idiom

: to spend money in a foolish or careless way

Examples of throw money around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Food lobbyists throw money around freely and hold powerful sway over the politicians who might bring about regulatory change. Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2023 But Congress can do more than throw money around. Preston Cooper, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2021 But that doesn't mean teams with ample cap space will just throw money around. Mike Jones, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2021

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“Throw money around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20money%20around. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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