
Burn a hole in your pocket
Consumer Culture
This phrase often critiques impulsive buying, reflecting consumerism in modern societies.
Every mall visit makes the money burn a hole in his pocket.
Impulse 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.
Money'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.