Meaning of make do and mend | Babel Free
/ˈmeɪk ˈduː ən ˈmɛnd/Definitions
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To follow a philosophy, during World War II, of repairing clothes etc that would normally be discarded due to shortages and rationing. British
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Generally, to repair and reuse. British, idiomatic
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To make the best of a situation. British, idiomatic
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.