expression, godan verb (-ru, irregular)
there is fortune in leftovers; last but not least
Proverb meaning that good things can be found in what others have left behind or passed over; often used to encourage taking leftovers or not dismissing the last option.
See also: 残り物には福がある (のこりものにはふくがある)
They say there's fortune in leftovers, so I'll take the last one.
みんなが選ばなかった席だったけど、残り物に福があるで、意外と見晴らしが良かった。
It was the seat no one chose, but as the saying goes, there's fortune in leftovers—it actually had a great view.