Word: Spending Spree
Definition: A "spending spree" is a noun that refers to a short period when someone spends a lot of money, often more than they usually do. This usually involves buying things that are not necessary, and it tends to be extravagant or excessive.
Usage Instructions: You can use "spending spree" when talking about a time when someone buys many items, especially when they are not being careful with their money. It is often used in a light-hearted or humorous way, but it can also imply that the spending might not be responsible.
Example Sentence: - "After getting his bonus at work, John went on a spending spree and bought a new car, a big TV, and several new clothes."
Advanced Usage: In more complex sentences, you might see "spending spree" used with adjectives to describe the nature of the spending, such as "impulsive spending spree" or "lavish spending spree."
Word Variants: - "Spree" can also be used alone to indicate a similar concept, like "shopping spree" (specifically for buying clothes or gifts). - Related terms include "expenditure" (the act of spending) and "consumerism" (the preoccupation with buying goods).
Different Meaning: The word "spree" can also refer to a short period of doing something in a lively or energetic way, such as a "killing spree" (referring to a person committing many violent acts in a short time) or "drinking spree" (referring to drinking alcohol excessively over a short time).
Synonyms: - Shopping binge - Spending binge - Lavish spending - Extravagance
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - Go on a spending spree: This phrase means to start spending a lot of money suddenly. - Example: "She decided to go on a spending spree after receiving her tax refund." - Burn a hole in one's pocket: This idiom means to feel a strong desire to spend money quickly.