Throw good money after bad

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Pro Tip 1/3

Use when discussing financial decisions that continue to consume resources without returns.

Investing in that startup was throwing good money after bad.

Pro Tip 2/3

Emphasizes the pointless nature of further investment in a failing endeavor.

Repairing this old car is just throwing good money after bad.

Pro Tip 3/3

Carries frustration or disapproval towards the continued spending or effort.

She realized she was throwing good money after bad at the casino.

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