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money burns a hole in your pocket

MUN-ee BERNZ ah HOHL in yor POK-it

ˈmʌni bɜːrnz ə hoʊl ɪn jɔːr ˈpɒkɪt

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Syllable breakdown

moneyburnsaholeinyourpocket

Dictionary meaning

to spend money very quickly and impulsively; unable to save or hold onto money because the urge to spend it is irresistible

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