waste of money

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Noun1.waste of money - money spent for inadequate returnwaste of money - money spent for inadequate return; "the senator said that the project was a waste of money"
waste, wastefulness, dissipation - useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"
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It was sheer waste of money. Emma took far too much upon herself.
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"That will be a very silly waste of money," said Madame de Bellegarde.
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Pearce says you're going to give me some to wear in bed at night different to what I wear in the daytime; but it do seem a waste of money when you could get something to show.
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One member has said that it's a waste of money and time.
Fed up of having to [...]; LETTERS
So if you are really concerned about a waste of money then go and see the source of the problem, your MP, but I would not hold your breath.
Queen offers us good value for our money; LETTERS
Kay Almeida told the council: "What a joke and an absolute waste of money. This is not needed.
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FLOOBEELOO What a waste of money. This looks like a white elephant in the making.
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Peter Franks replied to a fan excited about Saturday's concert in Manchester by saying: "Good luck she mimed all the way throughout the show @ britneyspears waste of money."
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"Now we know why Duterte said that it was a waste of money. This is because he and his administration have no coherent plans of defending the Philippine Republic from Chinese aggression," Custodio said.
Philippine Air Force jets can take on China's bombers - analyst
He said: "He's completed the requirements of that sentence so it would be a colossal waste of money.
Jail sentence would be a 'colossal waste of money' IN BRIEF
Ricardo Jennings: "What a disgraceful waste of money and what hideous additions to our beautiful town centre - none of these will enhance the town at all.
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Andy Watts IT'S an awful waste of money and a real eyesore.
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