idiom
reinvent the wheel
ree-in-VENT thuh WEEL
ˌriːɪnˈvɛnt ðə wiːlListen
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Syllable breakdown
reinventthewheel
Dictionary meaning
To waste time creating something that already exists.
Examples
- Before building a new tool, check whether you're reinventing the wheel.
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