let the moths out of (one's) purse

let the moths out of (one's) purse

To stop being so frugal. The image suggests that one's purse is opened so rarely that moths have been able to take up residence inside. Come on, you can buy a beautiful new car like this. Let the moths out of your purse for once. Good luck getting him to let the moths out of her purse and spring for dinner.

See also: let, moth, of, out, purse

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