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UKwaste of skin
/wˈeɪst ɒv skˈɪn/
/wˈeɪst ʌv skˈɪn/waste of skin
[PHRASE]1
a person who is considered to be completely worthless or useless and is viewed as a burden or waste of space
What is the origin of the idiom "waste of skin" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "waste of skin" is not well-documented, but it likely evolved from the notion of skin being the outermost layer of the human body. It is used to describe someone in a derogatory manner, suggesting that they are useless, worthless, or have no redeeming qualities.
Examples
1. The boss called him a waste of skin after he made another costly mistake at work.
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