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Roy
what does "don't bother doing" mean?
what does the phrase mean? to do or not to do, or feel bother to do, or not worthy to do?
20 avr. 2012 13:07
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You would usually say "don't even bother" or don't bother trying".
It means that even if you put forth your best effort you will not receive the desired result.
Example -
You tell a friend you will apply for a job.
He tells you : "Oh, don't even bother."
You ask : "Why not?"
He replies: "I heard the boss is going to hire his cousin - no matter who applies."
You reply : " Ok. So it's not worth my time."
He replies : "Yes."
20 avril 2012
2
It means "don't do it". Usually because it's not worth the effort. Or the other person doesn't need or want the action.
20 avril 2012
Thank you all, all are revealing to me!
21 avril 2012
It is an unfinished idea
Dont bother doing IT.
IT is not worth doing.
IT is futil.
IT would not pay off if you did it.
20 avril 2012
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Roy
Compétences linguistiques
Chinois (mandarin), Anglais
Langue étudiée
Anglais
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