Haste makes waste meaning
What does the saying 'Haste makes waste' mean?
Idiom: Haste makes waste
Meaning:
This idiom means that if you try to do something quickly, without planning it, you're likely to end up spending more time, money, etc, doing it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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