Explaining "Easy come, easy go"

What does it mean?

The phrase "Easy come, easy go" means that something acquired with little effort, often money or a similar resource, is typically lost just as easily. It reflects a casual or indifferent attitude towards those things that are easily gained and lost.

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Origin

The phrase has been in use for centuries with uncertain origins, but it is widely noted in English literature to express the transitory nature of fortunes, likely gaining popularity in the 19th and early 20th centuries.