waste not, want not
US /weɪst nɑːt wɑːnt nɑːt/
UK /weɪst nɑːt wɑːnt nɑːt/
成语
1.
省着点用，就不会缺, 勤俭节约
if you use resources carefully and do not waste them, you will always have enough and not be in need
示例:
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I always save the leftovers for tomorrow's lunch; waste not, want not.
我总是把剩菜留到明天午餐吃；省着点用，就不会缺。
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She mends her old clothes instead of buying new ones, believing in the motto 'waste not, want not'.
她缝补旧衣服而不买新衣服，坚信“省着点用，就不会缺”的格言。
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