waste of money

noun phrase

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

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History has proven time and again, such initiatives are doomed to fail and a colossal waste of money. Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2025 As early as the 1930s, U.S. social scientists and local policymakers realized the potential for data to show which policies were working and which were a waste of money. Sarah James, The Conversation, 17 July 2025 Walgreens Boots Alliance’s purchase a few years ago of 2,000 Rite Aid stores proved to be a major waste of money. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025 Some users applauded Sidibe's take, agreeing that birthday parties for 1-year-olds are more for the guests than the child—and often a waste of money. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Apr. 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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