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to tighten one's belt

[구]

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

Ex: With a new baby on the way, they’ve had to tighten their belts and adjust their budget.

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to stretch one's legs according to the coverlet

[구]

to avoid spending more money than what one earns

Ex: If you keep spending money like that, you're going to stretch yourself too thin.

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to stretch one's arm no further than one's sleeve (will reach)

[구]

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: The team is currently facing a heavy workload, so they must stretch their arms no further than their sleeves will reach.

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to throw good money after bad

[구]

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 just throwing good money after bad.

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black hole

[명사]

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

블랙홀, 자금 구덩이

Ex: The research project consumed enormous funds but resulted in no significant discoveries , making it a black hole of resources .연구 프로젝트는 엄청난 자금을 소모했지만 중요한 발견을 이루지 못해 자원의 **블랙홀**이 되었습니다.

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to have more money than sense

[구]

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

Ex: The celebrity spent a fortune on an expensive painting without any knowledge or interest in art.They truly have more money than sense.

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to live beyond one's means

[구]

to spend in a way that exceeds one's income

Ex: They bought a luxurious house and expensive cars but couldn't keep up with the mortgage and loans.They were living beyond their means.

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to live within one's means

[구]

to spend no more money than one has

Ex: They decided to downsize their lifestyle and live within their means to eliminate credit card debt and achieve financial stability.

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to burn a hole in one's pocket

[구]

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

Ex: The sales promotion was so enticing that it felt like the discounted prices were burning a hole in their pockets, leading to impulsive purchases.

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to throw money out (of) the window

[구]

to wastefully and recklessly spend money

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

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to spend money like water

[구]

to carelessly spend a great sum of money

Ex: The company celebrated its success by throwing a grand party and spending money like water on decorations and entertainment.

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to play ducks and drakes with something

[구]

to use or handle something in a wasteful and careless manner

Ex: It was clear that the government had been playing ducks and drakes with environmental regulations, leading to ecological damage.

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nest egg

[명사]

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

저축, 둥지 알

Ex: They used their bonuses as a nest egg for a down payment on a house .그들은 보너스를 집 계약금을 위한 **저축**으로 사용했습니다.

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high roller

[명사]

someone that spends money in an extravagant way

하이 롤러, 낭비가

Ex: The billionaire entrepreneur is known as a high roller, frequently buying luxury yachts and private jets .그 억만장자 기업가는 **하이 롤러**로 알려져 있으며, 자주 럭셔리 요트와 개인 제트기를 구입합니다.

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to cut one's coat according to one's cloth

[구]

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

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

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to have money to burn

[구]

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

Ex: The millionaire heiress can dine at the most exclusive restaurants; she has money to burn.

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money pit

[명사]

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

돈 구덩이, 재정적 구멍

Ex: The vintage car he bought became a money pit, as it needed frequent repairs and costly spare parts .그가 구입한 빈티지 자동차는 빈번한 수리와 값비싼 부품이 필요했기 때문에 **돈 구덩이**가 되었습니다.

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to scrimp and save

[구]

to try to spend as little money as possible

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

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