Money pit Meaning in English
expression
ˈməni/ /ˈpɪt
MUH-nee PIT
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 dinheiroPortuguese (PT): buraco sem fundo (de dinheiro) - poço de dinheiroChinese (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 للمالBengali: অর্থের গর্ত - খরচের গর্তRussian: 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 tiềnKorean: 돈 먹는 하마 - 끝도 없는 돈 구멍Turkish: para tuzağıUrdu: پیسے کا گڑھاIndonesian: 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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