ducks and drakes
📖 generalMeaning
To behave recklessly or irresponsibly with money or property; to squander or waste resources. Also, the game of skipping stones across water.
Literal Meaning
Refers to the game of skipping stones across water, making them bounce like ducks taking flight, or the male and female ducks interacting.
Example
“He's been playing ducks and drakes with his inheritance, spending it all on frivolous luxuries.”