(figuratively, colloquial) to throw money away

(intransitive, informal) to be impressive; to look great

to drop anchor

(figuratively) (transitive with à) to say nice things to somebody, to compliment somebody / (figuratively) (transitive with à) to say nice things to somebody, to compliment somebody; (reflexive) to toot one's own horn, to blow one's own horn

to fix one's choice, to set one's sights [+ sur (object) = on]

(informal, figuratively) to take the plunge

to throw in the towel, to give up

(figuratively) to walk into the lion's den

(figuratively) to cast pearls before swine

(of a horse); (dated, figuratively) to have one's fling, to have one's youthful indiscretions, to sow one's wild oats (to spend a period of one's youth behaving irresponsibly)