"make it do or do without" meaning in All languages combined

See make it do or do without on Wiktionary

Proverb [English]

Forms: use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without [alternative]
Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=make it do or do without}} make it do or do without
  1. If you don't have a lot of money, extend the life of what you have.
    Sense id: en-make_it_do_or_do_without-en-proverb-aMNt7DCM Categories (other): English coordinated pairs, English entries with incorrect language header, English imperative sentences, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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    }
  ],
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    }
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        "English imperative sentences",
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}

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