throw good money after bad

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throw good money after bad

To waste money in a fruitless attempt to recoup losses previously incurred.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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The phrase "throw good money after bad" can be translated to French as "jeter de l'argent par les fenêtres." However, a more direct translation that captures the concept is "investir de l'argent bon après de l'argent mauvais."

悪い後に良いお金を投げる

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