One man's trash is another man's treasure In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "one man's trash is another man's treasure", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Christina Quynh calendar 2021-03-06 08:03

Meaning of One man's trash is another man's treasure

One man's trash is another man's treasure American British proverb

Something which is worthless to someone might be valuable to another.

“Let’s throw away those clothes. They have fallen out of fashion.” - “They are still usable. You should donate them for the homeless. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

“That painting is ugly. Why do they hang them in the house? - “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

Grammar and Usage of One man's trash is another man's treasure

Origin of One man's trash is another man's treasure

This proverb has been used a long time ago both in daily life and literature.

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get something out of your system
to get rid of a negative emotion or strong desire to do something
Example: Let the kids play around a little longer, they're gonna get it out of their system.
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