waste not, want not

Traduzioni
бережливость ведет к достатку
My grandmother always said, 'waste not, want not,' whenever she saw us leaving food on our plates.
Моя бабушка всегда говорила: 'бережливость ведет к достатку', когда видела, что мы оставляем еду на тарелках.
Definizioni
A proverb meaning that if you use resources carefully and avoid waste, you are less likely to experience lack or need in the future.