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Don't bother Meaning in English

expression

ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈbɑðɝ
DOHNT BAH-thur
dəʊnt/ /bˈɒðɐ
DOHNT BODH-uh

التعريف

Said to tell someone that something is not necessary, so they do not need to make extra effort or trouble themselves. It can also mean that something is not worth the effort.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal and often used to politely refuse help or suggest something is not worth the effort. Common in everyday conversation. Often follows an offer ('Can I help?' 'No, don't bother.'). Not generally used in formal writing.

جمل نموذجية

Please don't bother washing the dishes—I will do them later.

basic

You don't bother coming early; the meeting starts at nine.

basic

If you forgot your book, don't bother going back for it.

basic

'Need a hand?' 'No, thanks! Really, don't bother.'

natural

It’s broken again? Ugh, just don't bother trying to fix it anymore.

natural

You can call if you want, but honestly, don't bother—they never answer.

natural