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(the game is) not worth the candle
释义
(the game is) not worth the candle
(old-fashioned, saying)
the advantages to be gained from doing something are not great enough, considering the effort or cost involved
得不偿失;代价太高
If the price goes up again, he may decide that the game’s not worth the candle.
如果价格再次上涨,他可能会认为这个游戏不值这个价钱。
See also candle | game | worth
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