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Discover LudwigThe phrase "waste of life" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe someone or something that is not living up to their full potential or not making the most of their time. Example: It was heartbreaking to see such a talented and promising young person succumb to drugs and alcohol, ultimately leading to a tragic waste of life.
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"What a waste of life and talent.
It was such a waste of life.
It's a waste of life.
What a sad waste of life.
Such a senseless waste of life, he says.
The shameful waste of life is all the more tragic because it is entirely unnecessary.
"It's hard to understand such senseless waste of life," added Joe McMahon.
"As most liver disease can be prevented, this is a tragic waste of life".
Keith Elgar, Daniel's father, described his son's death as "just a pointless waste of life.
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Wastes of potential, wastes of life, wastes of money.
He referred to those 4 years of his life working in the prison as a "total waste of his life".
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