Meaning of the word "one man's trash is another man's treasure" in English
What does "one man's trash is another man's treasure" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
one man's trash is another man's treasure
US /wʌn mænz træʃ ɪz əˈnʌðər mænz ˈtrɛʒər/
UK /wʌn mænz træʃ ɪz əˈnʌðə mænz ˈtrɛʒə/
Idiom
something that one person considers worthless may be considered very valuable by someone else
Example:
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I found this vintage lamp in a dumpster; truly, one man's trash is another man's treasure.
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She sells old clothes online because she knows one man's trash is another man's treasure.