Signification
To spend a lot of money on something, often a celebration.
Contexte culturel
It is very common in Spain to use this when planning weddings or 'comuniones'. Mexicans also use this phrase, often referring to 'quinceañeras' or large family reunions. Used similarly, often in the context of 'asados' or big family gatherings.
Verb Choice
You can use 'tirar' or 'echar' interchangeably. Both are perfectly natural.
Context is Key
Only use this for positive, celebratory spending. Do not use it for paying bills or taxes!
Signification
To spend a lot of money on something, often a celebration.
Verb Choice
You can use 'tirar' or 'echar' interchangeably. Both are perfectly natural.
Context is Key
Only use this for positive, celebratory spending. Do not use it for paying bills or taxes!
Teste-toi
Complete the idiom.
Para la fiesta, vamos a tirar la casa por la ________.
The idiom is 'tirar la casa por la ventana'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Choose the correct sentence.
The idiom is used for celebrations, not anger.
🎉 Score : /2
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
2 exercicesPara la fiesta, vamos a tirar la casa por la ________.
The idiom is 'tirar la casa por la ventana'.
Choose the correct sentence.
The idiom is used for celebrations, not anger.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, if it's a luxury car and you are celebrating the purchase.
No, it is informal and best for casual conversation.
Expressions liées
Echar la casa por la ventana
synonymSame as the main phrase.
Tirar la casa por la borda
contrastTo give up or waste an opportunity.
