splash out
phrasal verb
splashed out; splashing out; splashes out
British, informal
: to spend a lot of money
If you really want to splash out, let's go to dinner and a show in town.
We can't afford to splash out that much money for luxuries.
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The wealthy have been splashing out large amounts of cash on flamboyant sports cars and elegant saloons since the early 1900s.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Union leaders have expressed concerns that job losses come even as the museum has recently splashed out on celebrating its two hundredth anniversary with a rebranding campaign, a new restaurant, and an exhibition themed around gold.
—News Desk, Artforum, 7 Feb. 2025
Burga Magnetic Power Bank for $100: If you are appalled at the idea of attaching an ugly limpet to your iPhone, consider splashing out for one of Burga’s stylish MagSafe power banks.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
Despite that historic feat on the line, fans apparently aren’t excited to splash out big bucks.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Union leaders have expressed concerns that job losses come even as the museum has recently splashed out on celebrating its two hundredth anniversary with a rebranding campaign, a new restaurant, and an exhibition themed around gold.
—News Desk, Artforum, 7 Feb. 2025
Burga Magnetic Power Bank for $100: If you are appalled at the idea of attaching an ugly limpet to your iPhone, consider splashing out for one of Burga’s stylish MagSafe power banks.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
Despite that historic feat on the line, fans apparently aren’t excited to splash out big bucks.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Splash out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splash%20out. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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