“Money burns a hole in someone's pocket”in other languages
Someone spends money as soon as they get it.
English
French
Italian
EnglishFrenchItalianSame idea, different pictures
English blames the money, too hot to hold. French and Italian blame the container: a basket with holes, un panier percé, and hands with holes, le mani bucate. Whatever goes in runs straight out.
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