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Meaning of the game is not worth the candle | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

The process or result is not worth the effort.

Equivalents

Русский игра не стоит свеч

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

the game is up the genie is out of the bottle the ghost walks the girls are fighting the gods smile on someone the good die young