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save your breath

/seɪv jər brɛθ/ /seɪv jɔː brɛθ/
expression Social Informal
Idiom
  1. 1 boşuna dil dökme, boşuna uğraşma

Definition (English)

Don't waste your time trying to explain or argue, as it will not be successful.

Example Sentences

  1. Save your breath; he's already made up his mind.
    Boşuna dil dökme; o zaten kararını verdi.
  2. You can't convince her, so save your breath.
    Onu ikna edemezsin, boşuna uğraşma.

Synonyms

don't botherdon't waste your time

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