English Explanatory Dictionary

not worth the powder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Not worth the time or effort.

Word forms

not worth the powder not worth the powder and shot

Etymology

An allusion to gunpowder being wasted on small birds etc.

Related words

juice is worth the squeeze
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