Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a-waste-of-space

idiom
/ə weɪst əv speɪs/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a person or thing that is considered to be useless or unproductive.
Examples
  • His constant laziness makes him feel like a waste of space to everyone around him.
  • They thought the old machinery was just a waste of space in the garage.
Meaning
The term implies that the individual or object occupies space without providing any benefit or value.
Synonyms
  • useless
  • ineffective
  • unproductive
  • superfluous