make do and mend
verb/ˈmeɪk ˈduː ən ˈmɛnd/
Etymology
From the title of a booklet issued by the UK Ministry of Information.
Definitions
To follow a philosophy, during World War II, of repairing clothes etc that would normally…
To follow a philosophy, during World War II, of repairing clothes etc that would normally be discarded due to shortages and rationing.
- The 'make do and mend' campaign was the Board of Trade's central propaganda effort directed at housewives. It gave advice on preservation, renovation, and repair of clothing and other household goods.
Generally, to repair and reuse.
To make the best of a situation.
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