waste of money

noun phrase

: a bad use of money
The show was a waste of money.

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In the best-case scenario, these can be a waste of money. Dan Simms, USA Today, 8 May 2026 The parades and meetings were a waste of money that would be better used by needy citizens. Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 Ernie Johnson just wants to talk about basketball, but Sir Charles prefers to wax on about Artemis mission being a waste of money and Kalshi. Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026 Many criticized the program as a distraction from the country’s problems and a waste of money that the government could instead use to better the lives of everyday Americans. Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waste of money

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“Waste of money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waste%20of%20money. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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