地道口語：有錢不花難受用英語咋說？

Rob

Hello everyone.

Li

Rob, you look worried, what's on your mind? 你是不是有什么心事?

Rob

Oh, I'm just concerned about a good friend. He's been asking me for advice about saving money.

Li

Rob 說一個好朋友請他幫忙，提提理財建議。Well that's very kind of you, but does he have a problem?

Rob

He's one of those people who just can't save money. Every time he gets paid he goes out and spends it all.

Li

I've heard of such people. I'd say that money burns a hole in his pocket. 這在漢語里叫 “讓錢燒的”，也就是說有錢不花難受。

Rob

That's exactly right, money does burn a hole in his pocket. Whenever he has money he has to spend it.

Li

That's the phrase for Authentic Real English today. Let's hear some examples of how people use it.

Examples

A: Why have you never got any money?

B: Well, I've got a bad habit of spending my money as soon as I get it. Money burns a hole in my pocket.

A: I find saving money so difficult. I like to buy the latest gadgets.

B: The trouble with you is that money burns a hole in your pocket.

Li

I also have a friend who is tempted to spend every penny.

Rob

This phrase can also be used in a slightly different way.

Li

Rob 說這個短語還有另一個意思。Could you explain, please?

Rob

Well, if something unexpected costs a lot of money, you can also say it burns a hole in your pocket.

Li

I see. 這個短語的另一個意思是計劃外的一大筆開銷。Let's hear an example.

Example

A: My daughter is getting married next year.

B: Oh that's fantastic news.

A: Yes it is. But I think the cost of the wedding will burn a hole in my pocket.

Li

You'd better start saving money now for your daughter.

Rob

Yes, that's right. Well, unless, of course, she marries a rich guy.

Li

Fingers crossed. You still look worried Rob. Are you thinking about your friend or your daughter?

Rob

I'm thinking about my friend. I think he might need professional help.

Li

Or maybe he needs a girlfriend, someone who can stop him spending. 也許你的朋友需要有一個女朋友幫他攢錢。

Rob

I think that will just make him spend even more.

Li

I know, I was only joking. Bye.

Rob

Bye bye.