money pit
1 of 1noun/ˈmʌni pɪt/
Forms:money pits
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used to refer to something on which one keeps spending more and more money
The idiom "money pit" comes from the world of real estate and construction. This phrase is used to describe a situation or investment that consistently drains a large amount of money without providing significant returns or improvements.
- The ambitious startup turned into a money pit, with investors pouring funds without seeing any profit.
- The old house they bought turned out to be a money pit, as it required constant repairs and renovations.
- The vintage car he bought became a money pit, as it needed frequent repairs and costly spare parts.