“Ugh.” “Well, that’s money down the drain.” “He’s been taken to the cleaners.” “A fool and his money are soon parted.” “He’s bought a pig in a poke.” “He’s been fleeced like a sheep.” “locked the barn after his horse was stolen.” “bit off more than you could chew.” “played ducks and drakes with your fortune.” “Got caught flat-footed.” “That’s as good as throwing it to the wind.” “Dug your own grave on that one.”