throw good money after bad
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Yet Newcastle's desperation could see them throw good money after bad.
From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025
Six decades later, the Energy Department has decided to throw good money after bad.
From Scientific American • Oct. 20, 2023
Wish your friend well in her business, but don’t throw good money after bad.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2021
It’s not a good idea to throw good money after bad.
From Washington Times • Feb. 24, 2016
But the French people were discouraged, and were no longer prepared to throw good money after bad.
From The West Indies and the Spanish Main by Rodway, James
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