big spender

IPA/bˈɪɡ spˈɛndə/
IPA/bˈɪɡ spˈɛndɚ/

big spender — idiom

1. a person who spends large amounts of money, especially on luxury or non-essentia

1.慣用語B2
釋義

a person who spends large amounts of money, especially on luxury or non-essential items, often in a showy or carefree way

例句

Aaron is known as a big spender, always buying designer watches and sports cars.

common collocation: known as a big spender

The restaurant attracts big spenders who order the most expensive dishes on the menu.

collocation: attract big spenders

同義詞
  • spendthrift

    more negative tone — implies wastefulness or irresponsibility with money

  • high roller

    informal, specifically associated with gambling or high-stakes entertainment

  • lavish spender

    emphasises luxury and grandeur rather than just high spending

反義詞
  • miser

    someone who hates spending money and lives frugally even when wealthy

  • penny-pincher

    informal — someone who is very careful with even small amounts of money

文法句型

a big spender

known as a big spender

become a big spender

用法筆記

This phrase is typically used in informal contexts and often implies that the person spends money on visible or status-related items rather than on practical necessities. It can carry a slightly critical tone, suggesting the spending is excessive or showy.

常見錯誤

❌He is a big spender who always gives money to charity.
✅He is a generous person who always gives money to charity.
💡a big spender spends freely on themselves or luxury items, not necessarily on giving to others.