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Definition throw money at something in British English

throw money at something phrase

phrase
1

to try to improve something by spending a lot of money on it. This expression usually shows that you do not think this will be successful

Example

Providing better education is not simply a matter of throwing money at it.

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Definition throw money at something in British English