idioms using “hole”

Blow a hole in something

To ruin or reduce the effectiveness of something

“The central bank’s announcement of an unexpected increase in interest rates has blown a hole in our business plan.”

Burn a hole in one’s pocket

Cash that one can’t wait to spend, especially on something unnecessary

“Sayaka-san isn’t going to invest her inheritance in a condo; that money is burning a hole in her pocket.”

In the hole

To owe money to someone

“After the poker game, Takiyama-san was in the hole 20,000 yen.”

Shoot holes in something

To find the weaknesses or faults in something

“The environmentalists found it easy to shoot holes in the proposed global warming legislation as it was quite weak.”

Hole-in-the-wall (adjective phrase)

A small and unkempt place

“The movie star often frequented a hole-in-the-wall bar where he could relax because no one would think to look for him there.”