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Trabajo y Dinero - Gastar o ahorrar dinero

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English idioms related to Work & Money

to lessen the amount of money or resources one uses compared to before, particularly due to having less available

Ex: With unexpected medical bills , he realized he needed tighten his belt and start budgeting more carefully .

to avoid spending more money than what one earns

The origin of this idiom is not clear, but it likely developed from the idea of being cautious and not overreaching or attempting more than one can handle.

Ex: She needs to prioritize her work stretch her arm no further than her sleeve will reach to avoid burnout .

to continue to waste a lot of money on something that is not worth it

Ex: They keep buying more lottery tickets , thinking they 'll win eventually , but it 's throwing good money after bad.
black hole
[Sustantivo]

a project, activity, business, etc. that uses a lot of money or resources without providing any results or profit

un pozo negro, un agujero negro

un pozo negro, un agujero negro

Ex: The research project consumed enormous funds but resulted in no significant discoveries , making it black hole of resources .

to possess a significant amount of wealth but lack good judgment or wisdom in managing it

to spend in a way that exceeds one's income

Ex: The couple took frequent extravagant vacations , leading to significant debt as they living beyond their means.

to spend no more money than one has

to have a strong desire to spend money quickly or impulsively, often resulting in reckless spending habits

to wastefully and recklessly spend money

Ex: The extravagant wedding seemed to be an event where they throwing money out of the window without considering practicality .

to carelessly spend a great sum of money

to use or handle something in a wasteful and careless manner

Ex: It was clear that the government had playing ducks and drakes with environmental regulations, leading to ecological damage .
nest egg
[Sustantivo]

money that is put aside as savings for the future or special occasions

ahorros, fondo de ahorro

ahorros, fondo de ahorro

high roller
[Sustantivo]

someone that spends money in an extravagant way

jugador de alto riesgo, gasto extravagante

jugador de alto riesgo, gasto extravagante

to live in a way that does not exceed one's financial limitations

Ex: Tom learned cut his coat according to his cloth after facing financial difficulties due to overspending .

to have more money than one needs and waste it on unnecessary things

Ex: The millionaire heiress can dine at the most exclusive restaurants ; has money to burn.
money pit
[Sustantivo]

used to refer to something on which one keeps spending more and more money

pozo sin fondo, fosa de dinero

pozo sin fondo, fosa de dinero

Ex: The vintage car he bought became money pit, as it needed frequent repairs and costly spare parts .

to try to spend as little money as possible

Ex: The young scrimp and save every month to build their savings for a down payment on a house .
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