A2Business

Geld zum Fenster hinauswerfen

To waste money, to spend lavishly and carelessly

In German

Geld zum Fenster hinauswerfen

gelt tsum fen-ster hee-nous-ver-fen

Literal Translation

To throw money out the window

Meaning

To waste money, to spend lavishly and carelessly.

Equivalent:"To throw money down the drain"

Origin:The idiom is quite descriptive, referring to a time when unwanted goods or even money might literally be discarded from a window, symbolizing careless waste.

Example Sentences

1
Er wirft sein Geld zum Fenster hinaus, indem er immer die teuersten Marken kauft.
He throws his money out the window by always buying the most expensive brands.
2
Wir können nicht mehr Geld zum Fenster hinauswerfen, wir müssen sparen.
We can't throw any more money out the window; we need to save.

FAQ

How do you say "To waste money, to spend lavishly and carelessly" in German?

"To waste money, to spend lavishly and carelessly" in German is "Geld zum Fenster hinauswerfen" (gelt tsum fen-ster hee-nous-ver-fen). Example: Er wirft sein Geld zum Fenster hinaus, indem er immer die teuersten Marken kauft..

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