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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. "Haste makes waste"
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
"Haste makes waste"

A.

Should, ought to, be advisable to

B.

Angry and overcome by emotions

C.

Doing things quickly result in a poor ending

D.

Intelligent people think like each other

Correct option is C

Option (c) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Idiom Meaning: “Haste makes waste” means that acting too quickly or carelessly often results in mistakes and wastage of time, effort, or resources. (जल्दबाज़ी में काम बिगड़ जाता है।)
Example: Rushing through the form without reading the instructions led to errors — haste makes waste.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Look before you leap – Think before you act.
· Rome wasn’t built in a day – Great work takes time.
· Slow and steady wins the race – Consistent efforts yield results.

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