How is the phrase sich etwas gönnen translated from German to English

English translation
Splash out
verb

Viel Geld für etwas Schönes ausgeben.

To spend a lot of money on something enjoyable or special.

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  • Ich habe beschlossen, mir einen neuen Laptop zu gönnen. — I decided to splash out on a new laptop.

  • Hast du dir gestern Abend das teure Essen gegönnt? — Did you splash out for that fancy dinner last night?

  • Sie will sich diesen Sommer einen Urlaub gönnen. — She wants to splash out on a vacation this summer.

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