| 释义 |
throw money at something throw money at something try to solve a problem by recklessly spending more money on it, without due consideration of what is required.See also: money, something, throwthrow ˈmoney at something (disapproving) spend a lot of money trying to do something which will probably not succeed: They threw money at the business, but it failed in its first year. ♢ The government throws money at social problems but it doesn’t do much good.See also: money, something, throwthrow money at something tv. to try to solve a problem by spending money on it. (Often said of the U.S. federal government.) This agency has thrown billions at the housing problem, but it has been nothing but a long-term disaster. See also: money, something, throw |