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don't spend it all in one place

don't spend it all in one place phrase: a reaction to someone receiving money, often an insignificant amount.

Phrase

don't spend it all in one place

  1. (humorous, sarcastic) A reaction to someone receiving money, often an insignificant amount.
    Synonyms:
    don't spend it all at once, don't spend it all at one shop, don't spend it all in one shop

Synonyms of don't spend it all in one place

Origin of don't spend it all in one place

Since 19-20th century, originally prefixed by "here's a ha'penny". An allusion to criminals paying unusually large amounts in cash, which would raise suspicions.

Questions about don't spend it all in one place

What does don't spend it all in one place mean?
Don't spend it all in one place means a reaction to someone receiving money, often an insignificant amount.
What part of speech is don't spend it all in one place?
Don't spend it all in one place is a phrase.

Words near don't spend it all in one place in the dictionary

  1. don't shit in your own nest
  2. don't shit where you eat
  3. don't shoot the messenger
  4. don't spare the horses
  5. don't spend it all at once
  6. don't spend it all in one place
  7. don't sweat it
  8. don't sweat the small stuff
  9. don't take any wooden nickels
  10. don't teach your grandmother how to milk ducks
  11. don't teach your grandmother to steal sheep

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