Waste of space Meaning in English

expression

US

WAYST-uhv-SPAYS

UK

WAYST-ov-SPAYS

Definition

An insulting way to call someone or something completely useless; can also mean something that takes up space without serving a purpose.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and rude when used about people; mainly spoken. Can describe both people ('He's a waste of space') or things ('That old printer is a waste of space'). Not appropriate in polite or formal contexts.

• Spanish: inútil - desperdicio de espacio
• Portuguese (BR): inútil - desperdício de espaço
• Portuguese (PT): inútil - desperdício de espaço
• Chinese (Simplified): 废物 - 白占空间
• Chinese (Traditional): 廢物 - 白佔空間
• Hindi: बेकार व्यक्ति/चीज़
• Arabic: عديم الفائدة - مضيعة للمكان
• Bengali: অসার জায়গা - একেবারে অথর্ব (ব্যক্তি বা বস্তু) - জায়গার অপচয়
• Russian: бесполезный человек - пустая трата места
• Japanese: 場所の無駄 - 全く役に立たない人
• Vietnamese: đồ chiếm chỗ - kẻ vô dụng
• Korean: 쓸모없는 존재 - 공간 낭비
• Turkish: yer israfı - tamamen işe yaramaz kişi
• Urdu: فضول جگہ - بالکل ناکارہ شخص
• Indonesian: pemborosan tempat - orang tak berguna

Example Sentences

That broken chair is just a waste of space.

basic

He called the old TV a waste of space.

basic

Some people think comic books are a waste of space.

basic

Honestly, I used to feel like a waste of space in that team.

natural

Stop keeping all that junk, it's a total waste of space.

natural

My ex-boss was such a waste of space—never did any real work.

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