A1 Proverb 중립

Waste not, want not.

Don't waste, don't lack.

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

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문화적 배경

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.

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.

셀프 테스트

Complete the proverb.

Waste not, _______ not.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: want

'Want' here means 'lack'.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

1 연습 문제
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Waste not, _______ not.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: want

'Want' here means 'lack'.

🎉 점수: /1

자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

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

관련 표현

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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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