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English
Etymology
Since 19-20th century, originally prefixed by "here's a ha'penny". An allusion to criminals paying unusually large amounts in cash, which would raise suspicions.
Phrase
don't spend it all in one place
- (humorous, sarcastic) A reaction to someone receiving money, often an insignificant amount.
- Synonyms: don't spend it all at once, don't spend it all at one shop, don't spend it all in one shop
References
- ^ Partridge, Eric (2003 September 2) A Dictionary of Catch Phrases, Routledge, →ISBN, page 189