Meaning of 'Reinvent the wheel'
What does the saying 'Reinvent the wheel' mean?
Idiom: Reinvent the wheel
Meaning:
If someone reinvents the wheel, they waste their time doing something that has already been done by other people, when they could be doing something more worthwhile.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Transport & Travel |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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