loss and gain are brothers twain
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An individual's wealth can easily be lost.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “loss and gain are brothers twain” mean?
An individual's wealth can easily be lost.
Is “loss and gain are brothers twain” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.