A1 Proverb ニュートラル

Waste not, want not.

Don't waste, don't lack.

意味

If you don't waste things, you will always have enough.

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文化的背景

Historically associated with the post-war 'make do and mend' culture. Often linked to Benjamin Franklin's values of industry and frugality.

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Remember the meaning

Whenever you see 'want' in this phrase, replace it with 'lack' in your head.

意味

If you don't waste things, you will always have enough.

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Remember the meaning

Whenever you see 'want' in this phrase, replace it with 'lack' in your head.

自分をテスト

Complete the proverb.

Waste not, _______ not.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: want

'Want' here means 'lack'.

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1 問題
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Waste not, _______ not.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: want

'Want' here means 'lack'.

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よくある質問

1 問

No, it means you shouldn't lack things. 'Want' here means 'need'.

関連フレーズ

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Make do and mend

similar

Repairing things instead of buying new.

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A penny saved is a penny earned

similar

Saving money is as good as making it.

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