make do and mend

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Englisch - Englisch
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.

make do and mend

    Türkische aussprache

    meyk du ınd mend

    Aussprache

    /ˈmāk ˈdo͞o ənd ˈmend/ /ˈmeɪk ˈduː ənd ˈmɛnd/

    Etymologie

    () From the title of a booklet issued by the Ministry of Information
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