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Definition be wasted on someone in British English

be wasted on someone phrase

phrase
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if something is wasted on someone, they do not understand it or do not realize how good or valuable it is

Example

Don't give the smoked salmon to the children - it'd just be wasted on them.

Synonyms and related words
misunderstand mistake misinterpret
Definition be wasted on someone in British English