"money to burn" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} money to burn (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Much more money than one needs. Tags: informal, uncountable Related terms: burn a hole in one's pocket, spend money like water
    Sense id: en-money_to_burn-en-noun-uQ0wLVzv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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