spend a packet

To spend a very large amount of money, especially all at the same time. We spent a packet securing our partnership with the Chinese manufacturers. I hear Sarah is spending a packet to self-publish her novel.

See also: packet, spend

See also:

make a packet
make, lose, spend, etc. a packet
spend money as if there's no tomorrow
spend on
spend (something) on (someone or something)
have money burning a hole in (one's) pocket
spend (something) for (something)
spend for
earn a packet
have money to burn

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