Throw Money at the Problem

Throw Money at the Problem

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Money can fix many things.

But this sounds wasteful.

My friend is so upset.

Her son is failing school.

Oh boy. What is she doing about it?

Well, she bought him a new computer, a bunch of educational games, and therapy, you know, to help him with his fear of tests.

Sounds like she is just throwing money at the problem.

Maybe the kid just needs to study more?

If something breaks in your house, you can pay someone to fix it.

If you have a health problem, you can pay a doctor to help you.

But it can’t fix everything.

To “throw money at a problem” means to spend a lot of money instead of trying other methods.

And that’s English in a Minute!