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fritter something away
phrasal verb with fritterverbuk /ˈfrɪt.ər/ us /ˈfrɪt̬.ɚ/
disapproving
to waste money, time, or an opportunity: 挥霍，浪费（金钱、时间或机会）
If I've got money in my pocket, I tend to fritter it away.如果口袋里有点钱，我往往就挥霍一空。
fritter something away on somethingShe fritters so much money away on expensive make-up.她大把大把地花钱购买昂贵化妆品。
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boondoggle
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spendthrift
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throw something away
toss
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unthrifty
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fritter away something | American Dictionary
fritter away something
phrasal verb with fritterverbus/ˈfrɪt̬·ər/
disapproving
to waste money, time, or an opportunity:
Retirees must plan how to fill their hours or they risk frittering the time away.
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