Meaning of the word "willful waste makes woeful want" in English
What does "willful waste makes woeful want" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
willful waste makes woeful want
US /ˈwɪlfəl weɪst meɪks ˈwoʊfəl wɑːnt/
UK /ˈwɪlfəl weɪst meɪks ˈwəʊfəl wɒnt/
Idiom
if you waste resources now, you will lack them and suffer later
Example:
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Don't throw away those leftovers; remember that willful waste makes woeful want.
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She taught her children to be frugal, often saying willful waste makes woeful want.