idiom
burning a hole in your pocket
BUR-ning uh HOHL in yor POK-it
ˈbɜːrnɪŋ ə hoʊl ɪn jɔːr ˈpɒkɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
burningaholeinyourpocket
Dictionary meaning
Money that you feel an urge to spend immediately.
Examples
- His bonus was burning a hole in his pocket, so he booked a holiday straight away.
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