like water

like water

Excessively or wastefully. Used in the phrase "spend money like water." For years he was an absolute penny-pincher. Now that he's got a steady job, he spends money like water.See also: like, water

like water

in great quantities. 1991 Mark Tully No Full Stops in India Digvijay's supporters allege that George spent money like water to bribe the local leaders. See also: like, water

like ˈwater

(informal) in large amounts; in great quantity: They’re still spending money like water.See also: like, water