One man's trash is another man's treasure.

One man's trash is another man's treasure.
One man's trash is another man's treasure.
Prov. Something that one person considers worthless may be considered valuable by someone else. •

Q: Why would anyone want to hang a picture like that on the wall? A: One man's trash is another man's treasure.

A: Bob's uncle is always going through people's garbage, looking for old stuff. B: One man's trash is another man's treasure.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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