
Throw money at something
Negative Connotation
Implies spending is ineffective or lazy, without addressing the root cause.
They just throw money at the aging software instead of updating it.
Quick Fix Implication
Suggests a hasty solution that ignores long-term planning.
The city throws money at the pothole problem each year, but the roads keep deteriorating.
Not Always Positive
In some contexts, can imply wastefulness or desperation.
The festival organizers threw money at the problem, but the event was still a failure.
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