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reckless spending

[ˈrekləs ˈspɛndɪŋ]
noun phrase
gastos imprudentes
1. the act of spending money without careful consideration of consequences, budget constraints, or financial planning; extravagant or irresponsible expenditure
His reckless spending led to significant debt and financial ruin.
Seus gastos imprudentes o levaram a dívidas significativas e ruína financeira.
2. wasteful or careless use of money without regard for future needs or obligations
The company's reckless spending on unnecessary projects alarmed the board of directors.
Os gastos imprudentes da empresa em projetos desnecessários alarmaram o conselho de administração.
NYC Slang
blowing money
Synonyms
wasteful spendingextravagant spendingprofligate spendingfrivolous spendingirresponsible spending
Antonyms
prudent spendingcareful spendingfrugal spendingeconomical spendingresponsible spending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gastos imprudentes
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
gasto desenfreado
emphasizes lack of control in spending
Rio de Janeiro
desperdício de dinheiro
focuses on the waste aspect
Portugal
despesas imprudentes
formal alternative using 'despesas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

money burns a hole in one's pocket
living beyond one's means
throwing money away
burning through cash
squandering one's fortune
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