British informal meaning to spend money freely, treat oneself.
Splash out
Etymology & History
British spend extravagantly. British spending terminology from 1930s. 'Splash out on...' British treat. Working-class British occasional luxury. Reflects British financial behavior vocabulary.
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Region
General British
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Era
Interwar Period
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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