Example: He spent the money quickly because easy come easy go.
Definition
"Easy come easy go" is an idiomatic expression meaning that something gained without effort or care is often lost just as quickly or without regret. It suggests a casual attitude toward gains and losses, often used to describe money or opportunities.
Translations
lo que fácil viene fácil se va
gemakkelijk verkregen gemakkelijk verloren
fàcil ve fàcil se'n va
facilement acquis facilement perdu
wie gewonnen so zerronnen
Etymology
The phrase "easy come easy go" originates from the idea that things obtained with little effort tend to be lost just as easily. It has been used in English since at least the early 18th century, reflecting a common human experience about the fleeting nature of unearned rewards.
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"Easy come easy go" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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