never waste a crisis
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Exploit any possible opportunity that arises from difficult situations.
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.