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not worth it
/nɑt wɜrθ ɪt/
not valuable or beneficial
The expensive concert tickets were not worth it because the performance was terrible.
The concert tickets were too expensive for the poor quality of the performance.
informal
Not valuable or beneficial enough to justify the cost, effort, or time
I tried the new restaurant, but the food was not worth it.
The food at the new restaurant was not good enough to justify the price.
Studying all night for the test was not worth it because the questions were completely different.
Spending all night studying was not beneficial because the test questions were unexpected.
This phrase is commonly used to express disappointment or regret about a decision or experience.
Collocations
not worth the moneynot valuable for the price paidnot worth the effortnot beneficial enough to justify the worknot worth the risknot valuable enough to take a chance
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often used in informal contexts to express disappointment or regret about a decision or experience.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The phrase 'not worth it' is subjective and depends on personal values and expectations.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'not' (negation) with 'worth it' (valuable or beneficial), forming a common expression in English.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used to express disappointment or regret about a decision or experience. It can refer to money, time, effort, or any other form of investment.
Word Breakdown
not
negation
prefixworth
having value or merit
rootit
the thing being evaluated
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