waste not, want not
idiom
—used to say that if a person never wastes things he or she will always have what is needed
Dictionary Entries Near waste not, want not
Cite this Entry
“Waste not, want not.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waste%20not%2C%20want%20not. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share