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Meaning of save one's breath | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To refrain from speech; to be quiet, especially where it would have no useful effect to speak.

idiomatic, imperative

Examples

“If you're going to start⟳ in on me about coming back into the company — save⟳ your breath. There's no room here for me and you know⟳ it.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

save one's breath to cool one's porridge save one's neck save one's skin save over save someone's bacon save someone's face

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