Spare no expense

Posted by Word Camel on June 28, 2004

In Reply to: Spare no expense posted by Roy on June 28, 2004

: I need some help. I'm confused with this phrase 'spare no expense'. Does it mean 'spend money' or 'avoid spending money'? Thank you in advance. You are a great crowd.

It means spend as much money as you need to, don't hold any back (i.e.spare it).

• Spare no expense R. Berg 28/June/04