Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
easy-come-easy-go
idiom
/ˌiː.zi.kʌm.iː.zi.ɡoʊ/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a situation where something acquired with little effort can be easily lost.
Examples
- “He won a lot of money in the lottery, but he spent it all quickly—easy-come-easy-go!”
- “She got that job without much effort, so she doesn’t worry about it—it’s easy-come-easy-go.”
Meaning
This expression implies that things gained without difficulty are not valued highly and can be lost just as easily.
Synonyms
- what comes easy goes easy
- easy come, easy go
- casual attitude
