Money pit Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈməni/ /ˈpɪt

MUH-nee PIT

UK

mˈʌni/ /pˈɪt

MUN-ee PIT

Definition

A thing, project, or place that constantly requires a lot of money, often much more than expected, with seemingly no end.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, mainly in American English. Often used for homes, cars, or projects that keep needing repairs or investment. Implies frustration and regret.

• Spanish: agujero negro de dinero - pozo sin fondo (figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): buraco sem fundo (de dinheiro) - poço de dinheiro
• Portuguese (PT): buraco sem fundo (de dinheiro) - poço de dinheiro
• Chinese (Simplified): 无底洞 (比喻金钱消耗大)
• Chinese (Traditional): 無底洞 (比喻金錢消耗大)
• Hindi: पैसे की खाई - पैसों का गड्ढा (रूपक)
• Arabic: حفرة مال - مصدر هدر للمال
• Bengali: অর্থের গর্ত - খরচের গর্ত
• Russian: чёрная дыра (для денег) - бездонная бочка (для денег)
• Japanese: 金食い - お金がかかるもの
• Vietnamese: hố tiền - thứ ngốn tiền
• Korean: 돈 먹는 하마 - 끝도 없는 돈 구멍
• Turkish: para tuzağı
• Urdu: پیسے کا گڑھا
• Indonesian: lubang uang - penguras uang

Example Sentences

This old house is a real money pit.

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My car turned out to be a money pit after all the repairs.

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The old swimming pool is a money pit for the community.

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We thought the renovation would be simple, but this place is a total money pit.

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Every time I fix something, another problem pops up—what a money pit.

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Be careful buying old boats—they’re famous for being money pits.

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