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/
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Idiom

moving house frequently is as costly and damaging to one's possessions as a fire

Example:
We've relocated so many times that half our furniture is broken; it's true that three moves are as bad as a fire.
I'm tired of packing boxes; they say three moves are as bad as a fire because of all the things that get lost.