make do and mend

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Definition of make do and mend in English English dictionary

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.

Turkish pronunciation

meyk du ınd mend

Pronunciation

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

Etymology

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