English Explanatory Dictionary

the game is not worth the candle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. The process or result is not worth the effort.

Word forms

the game is not worth the candle

Etymology

Calque of French le jeu ne vaut pas la chandelle.

Related words

not worth the candle
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