Money burns a hole in your pocket.
Money burns a hole in your pocket.
Meaning in plain English
The saying makes money burn a hole in a pocket. It pictures a strong urge to spend newly available funds.
Example
Someone recognises an urge to spend and considers the actual purpose of the purchase.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
The imagined damage makes holding onto the money seem uncomfortable. A useful explanation can identify eagerness without diagnosing a habit or advising a purchase. The phrase does not establish whether spending or saving is appropriate in the person’s circumstances.
When to use it
Use it to explain a figurative urge to spend.
Keep in mind
It is not a diagnosis or a financial recommendation.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
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