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waste on

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waste something on someone or something
to throw something away on someone or something. Please don't waste any sweet potatoes on me. I don't like them. I can't waste any more money on this car.
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waste something on somebody
to not be noticed or appreciated I wouldn't waste this material on high school students - they don't have the background to understand it.
Usage notes: often used when speaking of something of special quality: The difference between a really fine French wine and one that's not as good is wasted on me.
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