present participle of drop like a bad habit

simple past tense and past participle of drop like a bad habit

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

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

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

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

Alternative form of a bad penny always turns up

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.