Meaning of 'spending spree'

[Kelly]

Test No. incompl/advan-38 "Are You in Debt?", question 1

Going on a spending ......... with your credit card and no concern about how you pay back the money you borrow, is a growing habit these days.

(a) burst
(b) spree
(c) flight
(d) day

Test No. incompl/advan-38 "Are You in Debt?", answer 1

Going on a spending spree with your credit card and no concern about how you pay back the money you borrow, is a growing habit these days.

Correct answer: (b) spree
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Dear Alan:
Can you do me afavour to explain what does this sentence mean?
And what is the different meaning between thise words:
Burst
Spree

Thank you very much

[Alan]

Hi Kelly,

This sentence could be summarised as: It is becoming more and more usual for people to go shopping and spend a lot of money on one occasion (go on a spending spree) using their credit catd and not worrying how they can pay the money back for it.

Burst is a sudden explosion.

Hope this helps.

Alan
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