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Werk en Geld - Geld uitgeven of sparen

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen die te maken hebben met uitgeven of sparen, met voorbeelden zoals "meer geld dan verstand hebben" en "met geld smijten".

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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 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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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 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
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zwart gat, geldput

zwart gat, geldput

Ex: The research project consumed enormous funds but resulted in no significant discoveries , making it a black hole of resources .Het onderzoeksproject verbruikte enorme fondsen maar leverde geen significante ontdekkingen op, waardoor het een **zwart gat** van middelen werd.
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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.
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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.
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to spend no more money than one has

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

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

spaarpot, nest ei

spaarpot, nest ei

Ex: They used their bonuses as a nest egg for a down payment on a house .Ze gebruikten hun bonussen als **spaargeld** voor een aanbetaling op een huis.
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high roller
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone that spends money in an extravagant way

grote speler, verkwister

grote speler, verkwister

Ex: The billionaire entrepreneur is known as a high roller, frequently buying luxury yachts and private jets .De miljardair-ondernemer staat bekend als een **high roller**, die vaak luxe jachten en privéjets koopt.
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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 .
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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.
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money pit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

geldput, financieel zwart gat

geldput, financieel zwart gat

Ex: The vintage car he bought became a money pit, as it needed frequent repairs and costly spare parts .De vintage auto die hij kocht werd een **geldput**, omdat hij frequente reparaties en dure onderdelen nodig had.
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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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