gei2 baak3 maan6 mei6 hoi1 tau4幾百萬未開頭几百万未开头
Jyutpinggei2 baak3 maan6 mei6 hoi1 tau4
Yalegéi baak maahn meih hōi tàuh
Definition
To spend money extravagantly or live lavishly, as if one has millions of dollars untouched.
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How it's used
This expression describes someone who spends money with reckless abandon, behaving as if they have an inexhaustible fortune. It is often used to tease or criticize someone who is living beyond their means or acting overly generous with money they do not actually possess. The phrase implies a sense of detachment from reality, where the person acts as if their bank account is perpetually full.
Examples
He doesn't look at prices when shopping at all, acting like he has millions to burn.
You are spending so lavishly, do you have millions of dollars waiting to be spent?
Related words
Common phrases
to spend money like one has millions untouched
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to describe someone who is genuinely wealthy, as it specifically highlights the contrast between the person's extravagant behavior and their likely actual financial status.
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