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jeter l'argent par les fenêtres
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to waste money)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to throw money out of the window (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Iris achète toujours tout et n'importe quoi. - Oui, elle jette l'argent par les fenêtres !Iris always buys anything and everything. - Yes, she's throwing money out of the window!
b. to pour money down the drain (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Louis fait attention à ce qu'il dépense. Il ne jette jamais l'argent par les fenêtres.Louis is careful with what he spends. He never pours money down the drain.
c. to flush money down the toilet (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Tu ne peux pas continuer à jeter l’argent par les fenêtres comme ça !You can't keep flushing money down the toilet like that!
d. to throw money away (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Il faut que je respecte mon budget, car je ne peux pas me permettre de jeter l'argent par les fenêtres.I need to stick to my budget because I can't afford to throw money away.
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