great haste makes great waste
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Doing things too quickly results in mistakes.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “great haste makes great waste” mean?
Doing things too quickly results in mistakes.
Is “great haste makes great waste” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.