don't spend it all in one place

English

Etymology

Since 19-20th century, originally prefixed by "here's a ha'penny".[1] An allusion to criminals paying unusually large amounts in cash, which would raise suspicions.

Pronunciation

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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

References

  1. ^ Partridge, Eric (2 September 2003) A Dictionary of Catch Phrases‎[1], Routledge, →ISBN, page 189
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