not worth it

Example Sentences

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In worst cases it can result in a criminal conviction, Flora said, but "it can make your life pretty difficult" and it's "simply not worth it".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“He tries to make a buck on both sides. It’s not worth it in the long run, and he’ll pay the price for it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

That often separates families and also tears apart communities, because many of our neighbors have decided that it’s just simply not worth it to live with this level of fear.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

A high annual fee is worth it if you’re doing a lot of travel; otherwise, it’s not worth it.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

At the end of the day, they'd agreed: A good idea, but not worth it!

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies