English · Proverb Attested

never waste a crisis

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Exploit any possible opportunity that arises from difficult situations.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khai thác mọi cơ hội có thể từ tình huống khó khăn

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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 “never waste a crisis” mean?

Exploit any possible opportunity that arises from difficult situations.

Is “never waste a crisis” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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