not worth it

Example Sentences

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“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

"It is really not worth it that momentary feeling of 'oh yes my skin looks lovely and tanned'. It doesn't last. It's literally a moment," she said.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Right now, it’s not worth it as a standalone app.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

Kelton and I grumble and moan about it, trying to filter our whole experience with Henry through this new lens, and decide it’s not worth it.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman