for (the) want of
US /fɔr ðə wɑnt əv/
UK /fɔr ðə wɑnt əv/
1.
kerana kekurangan, disebabkan ketiadaan
because of a lack of something
:
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The plan failed for want of proper funding.
Rancangan itu gagal kerana kekurangan dana yang mencukupi.
•
Many good ideas are lost for want of a champion.
Banyak idea baik hilang kerana kekurangan seorang juara.