Significado
If you don't waste things, you will always have enough.
Contexto cultural
Historically associated with the post-war 'make do and mend' culture. Often linked to Benjamin Franklin's values of industry and frugality.
Remember the meaning
Whenever you see 'want' in this phrase, replace it with 'lack' in your head.
Significado
If you don't waste things, you will always have enough.
Remember the meaning
Whenever you see 'want' in this phrase, replace it with 'lack' in your head.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb.
Waste not, _______ not.
'Want' here means 'lack'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosWaste not, _______ not.
'Want' here means 'lack'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasNo, it means you shouldn't lack things. 'Want' here means 'need'.
Frases relacionadas
Make do and mend
similarRepairing things instead of buying new.
A penny saved is a penny earned
similarSaving money is as good as making it.
