Not worth the trouble Meaning in English

expression

US

NAHT WURTH thuh TRUH-buhl

UK

NOT WURTH thuh TRUB-uhl

Definition

Used to say that the result or benefit of doing something is too small compared to the effort, time, or risk involved.

Usage & Nuances

Informal expression; often used in daily conversation about choices that require effort. Common with 'it's', as in 'it's not worth the trouble.' Similar to 'not worth it', but emphasizes the hassle or inconvenience.

• Spanish: no vale la pena - no merece la pena
• Portuguese (BR): não vale a pena - não compensa o esforço
• Portuguese (PT): não vale a pena - não compensa o esforço
• Chinese (Simplified): 不值得麻烦 - 不值得费事
• Chinese (Traditional): 不值得麻煩 - 不值得費事
• Hindi: मुसीबत के लायक नहीं - परेशान होने लायक नहीं
• Arabic: لا يستحق العناء
• Bengali: ঝামেলা করার মতো মূল্যবান নয় - কষ্টের যোগ্য নয়
• Russian: не стоит хлопот - не стоит того
• Japanese: 手間に見合わない - わざわざやる価値がない
• Vietnamese: không đáng công - không bõ công
• Korean: 수고할 가치가 없다 - 번거롭게 할 필요 없다
• Turkish: zahmete değmez - uğraşmaya değmez
• Urdu: اتنی محنت کے لائق نہیں - اس جھنجھٹ کے قابل نہیں
• Indonesian: tidak sepadan dengan kerepotannya - tidak layak untuk repot-repot

Example Sentences

Cleaning the attic is not worth the trouble for just a few old boxes.

basic

It's not worth the trouble to argue about small things.

basic

Waiting in line for hours is not worth the trouble just to save a little money.

basic

Honestly, fixing that old TV is not worth the trouble—just buy a new one.

natural

If planning this trip gives you so much stress, maybe it's not worth the trouble.

natural

Thanks for the offer, but helping with your project is just not worth the trouble for me right now.

natural