Meaning of the word "don't throw out your dirty water until you get in fresh" in English
What does "don't throw out your dirty water until you get in fresh" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
don't throw out your dirty water until you get in fresh
US /doʊnt θroʊ aʊt jɔːr ˈdɜːrti ˈwɔːtər ʌnˈtɪl juː ɡɛt ɪn frɛʃ/
UK /dəʊnt θrəʊ aʊt jɔː ˈdɜːti ˈwɔːtər ʌnˈtɪl juː ɡɛt ɪn frɛʃ/
Idiom
do not discard something you already have until you are certain of obtaining something better to replace it
Example:
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I know you hate your current job, but don't throw out your dirty water until you get in fresh; wait until you have a signed contract elsewhere.
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He decided to keep his old car running because don't throw out your dirty water until you get in fresh applies when the market is this expensive.