spare a thought for
phrase
: to think about
You should spare a thought for those who are less fortunate than you.
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As Britain faces its seventh prime minister in a decade, spare a thought for the country’s young.
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Letters To The Editor,
Washington Post,
29 June 2026
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Letters To The Editor,
Washington Post,
29 June 2026
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“Spare a thought for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spare%20a%20thought%20for. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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