Meaning of the word "if you would be well served, you might as well serve yourself" in English
What does "if you would be well served, you might as well serve yourself" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
if you would be well served, you might as well serve yourself
US /ɪf ju wʊd bi wɛl sɜrvd, ju maɪt æz wɛl sɜrv jʊərˈsɛlf/
UK /ɪf ju wʊd bi wɛl sɜːvd, ju maɪt æz wɛl sɜːv jɔːˈsɛlf/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that if you want something done properly or to your satisfaction, it is best to do it yourself
Example:
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I waited an hour for the waiter, but eventually I realized that if you would be well served, you might as well serve yourself and went to the counter.
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The repairs were taking too long, so I decided that if you would be well served, you might as well serve yourself.