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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:

to [stretch] {one's} legs according to the coverlet [구]

to avoid spending more money than what one earns

Ex:

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:

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 .

black hole [명사]

블랙홀

Ex: The government invested heavily in the infrastructure project , but it turned out to be a black hole with little tangible benefit to the public .

정부는 인프라 프로젝트에 막대한 투자를 했지만, 대중에게 실질적인 이익이 거의 없는 블랙홀로 판명되었습니다.

to [have] more money than sense [구]

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

Ex:

to [live] beyond {one's} means [구]

to spend in a way that exceeds one's income

Ex: She often used credit cards for unnecessary shopping , which resulted in living beyond her means and accumulating debt .

to [live] within {one's} means [구]

to spend no more money than one has

Ex: The couple prioritized living within their means , choosing to invest and save for their future rather than indulge in excessive spending .

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: She won a small lottery prize and felt the money was burning a hole in her pocket , prompting her to splurge on luxury items .

to [throw] money out (of|) the window [구]

to wastefully and recklessly spend money

Ex: Instead of saving for the future , she was throwing money out of the window on unnecessary luxury items .

to [spend] money like water [구]

to carelessly spend a great sum of money

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to [play] ducks and drakes with {sth} [구]

to use or handle something in a wasteful and careless manner

Ex: Instead of saving for the future , he played ducks and drakes with his savings , spending it on impulsive vacations .

nest egg [명사]

저축

Ex: They used their bonuses as a nest egg for a down payment on a house .

그들은 보너스를 집 계약금을 위한 저축으로 사용했습니다.

high roller [명사]

하이 롤러

Ex: The billionaire entrepreneur is known as a high roller , frequently buying luxury yachts and private jets .

그 억만장자 기업가는 하이 롤러로 알려져 있으며, 자주 럭셔리 요트와 개인 제트기를 구입합니다.

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 .

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 .

money pit [명사]

돈 구덩이

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 구덩이가 되었습니다.

to [scrimp] and [save|scrape] [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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