Meaning of 'Waste not, want not'
What does the saying 'Waste not, want not' mean?
Idiom: Waste not, want not
Meaning:
If you don't waste things, you are less likely to end up lacking.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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