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waste not, want not

waste not, want not

Meaning

Avoid waste so resources are available later.

Usage example

Use "waste not, want not" when avoid waste so resources are available later.

Cultural context

A common English idiom or proverb included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

Related idioms

English - Zambia It takes a village. English - United States Do not count your chickens before they hatch. English - Canada The early bird catches the worm. English - United Kingdom A stitch in time saves nine.