waste on

waste on (someone or something)

To expend something on a person or thing that will not appreciate or properly utilize it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "waste" and "on." Her talent in art is wasted on me—I have no eye for design.
See also: on, waste
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

waste something on someone or something

to throw something away on someone or something. Please don't waste any sweet potatoes on me. I don't like them. I can't waste any more money on this car.
See also: on, waste
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
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  • rescue from (someone or something)
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  • third person
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