Бросать деньги на ветер
Brosat dengi na veter
Word-for-word
"To throw money into the wind"
English equivalent
"To throw money down the drain"
What does it mean?
To waste money on useless things.
Example in use
Russian
Не покупай этот хлам, не бросай деньги на ветер.
Translation
Don't buy this junk, don't throw your money down the drain.
When to use
Use this as advice or a warning to someone who is making an unwise purchase or investment.
Origin & cultural note
The "wind" represents loss and the disappearance of value. It’s a very visual way to describe financial recklessness, warning that the money will just blow away.
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