make do and mend

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈmeɪk ˈduː ən ˈmɛnd/

Verb

Britain idiomatic

(Britain) To follow a philosophy, during World War II, of repairing clothes etc that would normally be discarded due to shortages and rationing. / (Britain, idiomatic) Generally, to repair and reuse.

Japanese Meaning

第二次世界大戦中の英国で採用された考え方で、品不足や配給制による廃棄が予定される衣服などを修理して使い続けること。 / 一般的に、物を修理して再利用すること。

What is this buttons?

During World War II, British families learned to make do and mend their clothes instead of buying replacements.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

第二次世界大戦中、イギリスの家庭は代わりの衣服を買う代わりに衣類を修理して再利用することを学びました。

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Sense（1）

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.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（2）

(Britain, idiomatic) Generally, to repair and reuse.

Sense（3）

(Britain, idiomatic) To make the best of a situation.

makes do and mends

（ present singular third-person ）

making do and mending

（ participle present ）

made do and mended

（ participle past ）

made do and mended

（ past ）

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