Meaning of the word "three moves are as bad as a fire" in English
What does "three moves are as bad as a fire" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
three moves are as bad as a fire
US /θriː muːvz ɑːr æz bæd æz ə ˈfaɪər/
UK /θriː muːvz ɑː æz bæd æz ə ˈfaɪə/
Idiom
moving house frequently is as costly and damaging to one's possessions as a fire
Example:
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We've relocated so many times that half our furniture is broken; it's true that three moves are as bad as a fire.
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I'm tired of packing boxes; they say three moves are as bad as a fire because of all the things that get lost.