What does easy come, easy go mean?
Idiom Meaning:
something that is achieved easily is also lost easily
Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:
Other People’s Money (1991)
Time of Scene:
Lawrence Garfield: We make passionate love the rest of the night. Whoever comes first, loses.
Kate Sullivan: I think you’re serious. How do you propose we write this up?
Lawrence Garfield: Carefully. Under the heading of, “Easy Come, Easy Go.”
A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
Time of Scene: n/a
Casino Manager: Before you go, gentlemen, there’s a little matter of the bill.
Norm: I’ll take care of that. Hundred eighty pounds?
Casino Manager: I beg your pardon. Guineas.
Casino Croupier: Your winnings, my Lord. One hundred and ninety pounds.
Grandfather: Where are me change?
Casino Manager: Cloakroom charge.
Ringo: Oh, well. Easy come, easy go.
Ringo: Well?
4 for Texas (1963)
Time of Scene:
Zack Thomas: You’re mighty agreeable for a man who’s about to lose $100,000.
Joe Jarrett: Well. Easy come, easy go.
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