spend money like water
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Meaning · English
To spend a lot of money without concern over whether it is spent wisely.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spend money like water” mean?
To spend a lot of money without concern over whether it is spent wisely.
Is “spend money like water” formal or informal?
spend money like water is generally informal.