to buy something out of one's own pocket; to pay for something out of one's own pocket

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Straighten and close all fingers of one of your hands, face the palm inward, and place the arm horizontally in front of your waist; open the other hand wide, face the palm downward, and place it at the side of your waist; raise the second hand while pretending to grab something and drop it in front of you. This sign mimics the motion of grabbing something out of your pocket and tossing it in front of you.

Example sentence

I spent a lot of money since the house collapsed. We just received a few of government subsidies. That's why I spent a lot of money.

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