Make do and mend

verb

/ˈmeɪk ˈduː ən ˈmɛnd/

Definitions

1.verbTo follow a philosophy, during World War II, of repairing clothes etc that would normally be discarded due to shortages and rationing.

2.verbGenerally, to repair and reuse.

3.verbTo make the best of a situation.

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