present participle of drop like a bad habit

present participle of make the best of a bad bargain

Debased coinage (with low levels of precious metals) replaces purer coinage (with higher levels of precious metals).

To cease a task that has a history of failure and little chance of immediate success.

(idiomatic) To waste money in a fruitless attempt to recoup losses previously incurred.

(archaic, idiomatic, rare) An incapable (sick, etc) or incompetent soldier.

Alternative form of a bad penny always turns up

Alternative form of a bad penny always turns up

A person or thing which is unpleasant, dishonorable, or unwanted tends to appear (or reappear), especially at inopportune times. / Things that are done improperly eventually cause problems.

Alternative form of a bad penny always turns up