idiom
Business
Reinvent the Wheel
ree-in-VENT the WEEL
/ˌriːɪnˈvɛnt ðə wiːl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Reinventthewheel
Dictionary meaning
To waste time creating something that already exists.
Examples
- Use the existing library — don't reinvent the wheel.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'vent' and 'wheel'.
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