waste of money

/weɪsɾ əv ˈmʌni/
/weɪst əv ˈmʌni/
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Definitions of waste of money
  1. noun
    money spent for inadequate return
    “the senator said that the project was a waste of money”
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    type of:
    dissipation, waste, wastefulness
    useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
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