A waste of
waste of time
Our meeting achieved absolutely nothing. It was a complete waste of time.
waste of talent
She graduated from university with a first-class degree in music, but has been unable to get a job. What a waste of talent!
waste of effort
We spent days decorating the spare room - then a water pipe burst and flooded it. All our work was ruined. What a waste of effort.
waste of money
Lots of people believe that the building of this statue is a scandalous waste of taxpayer’s money.
waste of human life
There is growing opposition to the war and its senseless and tragic waste of human life.
waste of resources
The report is critical of management and the department’s waste of resources.