Haste makes waste meaning

What does the saying 'Haste makes waste' mean?

Idiom: Haste makes waste

Meaning:

This idiom means that if you try to do something quickly, without planning it, you're likely to end up spending more time, money, etc, doing it.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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