Cool MateBurning a hole in your pocket
Meaning of Burning a hole in your pocket
Feeling an urge to spend money quickly.
In simple words: When you want to spend money quickly.
Burning a hole in your pocket in a sentence
- After receiving his paycheck, John had a burning hole in his pocket and went shopping.
- She always has a burning hole in her pocket whenever her birthday comes around.
- With that bonus, he's got a burning hole in his pocket this week.
How to use Burning a hole in your pocket
Use this phrase when someone feels they must spend money as soon as they get it. It’s informal and best for casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone idiom
Memory hint
Imagine money literally burning and disappearing as soon as you have it.
Related words
Collocations with Burning a hole in your pocket
- spend money
- feel an urge
- impulse buy
Synonyms for Burning a hole in your pocket
- impulsive spending
- quick spending
- spending spree
Opposites of Burning a hole in your pocket
- saving money
- hoarding
- being frugal
- tightening the budget
Common mistakes with Burning a hole in your pocket
- Using it in a formal context, where it's not appropriate.
- Confusing it with 'burning desire' — this phrase focuses on money, not emotions.
- Not using it when discussing impulsive spending.
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Frequently asked questions about Burning a hole in your pocket
What does Burning a hole in your pocket mean?
When you want to spend money quickly.
What is the definition of Burning a hole in your pocket?
Feeling an urge to spend money quickly.
How do you use Burning a hole in your pocket in a sentence?
After receiving his paycheck, John had a burning hole in his pocket and went shopping.
Can you give another example of Burning a hole in your pocket?
She always has a burning hole in her pocket whenever her birthday comes around.
What are synonyms for Burning a hole in your pocket?
Common alternatives include impulsive spending, quick spending, spending spree.
What is the opposite of Burning a hole in your pocket?
Opposite meanings include saving money, hoarding, being frugal, tightening the budget.
What words go with Burning a hole in your pocket?
It commonly pairs with spend money, feel an urge, impulse buy.
What are common mistakes when using Burning a hole in your pocket?
Using it in a formal context, where it's not appropriate. Confusing it with 'burning desire' — this phrase focuses on money, not emotions. Not using it when discussing impulsive spending.
How do you pronounce Burning a hole in your pocket?
US: //ˈbɜrnɪŋ ə hoʊl ɪn jʊr ˈpɑkɪt//, UK: //ˈbɜː.nɪŋ ə hoʊl ɪn jʊər ˈpɒk.ɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Burning a hole in your pocket formal or informal?
"Burning a hole in your pocket" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Burning a hole in your pocket?
Use this phrase when someone feels they must spend money as soon as they get it. It’s informal and best for casual conversations.