"why buy a book when you can join the library" meaning in English

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Phrase

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  1. Alternative form of why buy a book when you can join a library Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: why buy a book when you can join a library
    Sense id: en-why_buy_a_book_when_you_can_join_the_library-en-phrase-onizuGlk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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