not worth
Example Sentences
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I think that is not worth the paper it’s printed on.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
"Rules are great, but if you can't back them up with hard power, the rules are not worth the paper they are written on," he said.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
“The rate of return is just not worth it,” said Brittany Wolff, a financial adviser in Greenville, S.C.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
In 2025, Canada canceled its popular annual showcase, after deciding that hostile policies made the risks not worth the rewards.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
“Pip,” said Estella, casting her glance over the room, “don’t be foolish about its effect on you. It may have its effect on others, and may be meant to have. It’s not worth discussing.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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