Trova Inglese Insegnanti
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 apr 2012 13:07
Risposte · 4
2
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 aprile 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 aprile 2012
Thank you all, all are revealing to me!
21 aprile 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 aprile 2012
Non hai ancora trovato le tue risposte?
Scrivi le tue domande e lascia che i madrelingua ti aiutino!
Roy
Competenze linguistiche
Cinese (mandarino), Inglese
Lingua di apprendimento
Inglese
Altri articoli che potrebbero piacerti

How to Read and Understand a Business Contract in English
1 consensi · 0 Commenti

6 Ways italki Can Help You Succeed in Your School Language Classes
8 consensi · 6 Commenti

The Power of Storytelling in Business Communication
46 consensi · 13 Commenti
Altri articoli