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waste of effort

/weɪst əv ˈefət/

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phrase

/weɪst əv ˈefət/B1informal
  • ruФраза, описывающая действие или задачу, которые не приносят полезного результата, выгоды или ценности, делая затраченные время и усилия бессмысленными.

A phrase describing an action or task that yields no useful result, benefit, or value, making the time and energy spent on it pointless.

  1. Futile attemptB2informal

    An action or series of actions that produce no useful result, making the energy spent pointless.

    ruТщетная попытка

    • Trying to convince him was a complete waste of effort.
    • She realized that fixing the old car was a waste of effort.
    • Arguing with the stubborn customer felt like a waste of effort.