make do and mend

Английский Язык - Английский Язык

Определение make do and mend в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

A philosophy, during World War II, of repairing clothes etc that would normally be discarded due to shortages and rationing

The 'make do and mend' campaign was the Board of Trade's central propaganda effort directed at housewives. It gave advice on preservation, renovation, and repair of clothing and other household goods.

Турецкое произношение

meyk du ınd mend

Произношение

/ˈmāk ˈdo͞o ənd ˈmend/ /ˈmeɪk ˈduː ənd ˈmɛnd/

Этимология

() From the title of a booklet issued by the Ministry of Information