Easy come, easy go

Meaning: Things obtained without effort are easily lost.

Origin: English proverb from the 14th century, used by Chaucer.

Translations

• French: Bien mal acquis ne profite jamais (literally: Ill-gotten goods never prosper)
• Spanish: Lo que fácil viene, fácil se va (literally: What comes easily, goes easily)
• Japanese: 悪銭身につかず (Akusen mi ni tsukazu) (literally: Ill-gotten money doesn't stick)

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