Signification
If you don't waste things, you will always have enough.
Contexte culturel
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.
Signification
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.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
Waste not, _______ not.
'Want' here means 'lack'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesWaste not, _______ not.
'Want' here means 'lack'.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsNo, it means you shouldn't lack things. 'Want' here means 'need'.
Expressions liées
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.
