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waste of space

idiom

An utterly worthless person; one who, as it were, is unworthy of the space which they occupy.


Anchors to
Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    factor space

    A space obtained from another by identification of points that are equivalent to one another in some equivalence relation.

  2. 02

    space out

    To become distracted or disoriented; to lose attention or focus.

  3. 03

    waste away

    To lose energy or become weak and feeble.

  4. 04

    waste breath

    To speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or argument to make points which are not appreciated or heeded.

  5. 05

    waste not, want not

    If one is not wasteful then one will not be in need.

  6. 06

    waste of breath

    Needless or unnecessary speech.

  7. 07

    watch this space

    An indication that a development will follow.

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