Burn a hole in your pocket
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Pro Tip 1/3Consumer Culture
This phrase often critiques impulsive buying, reflecting consumerism in modern societies. 
Every mall visit makes the money burn a hole in his pocket.
Pro Tip 2/3Impulse Spending
Use when describing someone's urge to spend money as soon as they receive it. 
As soon as James got his bonus, it started burning a hole in his pocket.
Pro Tip 3/3Money's Power
Indicates the compelling feeling that money must be spent, not just the ability to do so. 
The lottery winnings were burning a hole in her pocket.
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