B2idiominformalmoneyIELTS-friendly
splash out
USUK
to spend a lot of money on something you enjoy, especially a treat
British. Use 'on' before the thing you buy. American English often says 'splurge (on)'.
In context
For our anniversary we splashed out on a weekend at a beach resort in Nha Trang.
I don't usually splash out on clothes, but I needed a good suit for the interview.
More idioms about money
- a cash cowa product or business that steadily makes a lot of money
- a false economya way of saving money that ends up costing more later
- a gold minea business or thing that makes a lot of money, or a rich source of something
- a golden handshakea large sum of money paid to someone when they leave a job
- a money pitsomething, often a house or car, that costs you much more money than it is worth