Don't waste my time Meaning in English

expression

US

DONT WAYST my TIME

UK

DOHNT WAYST my TIME

Definition

Used to tell someone not to bother you with things that are not important or not useful, because you do not want to use your time on them. It can express frustration or impatience.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal and sometimes blunt phrase, often used when annoyed or impatient. Common with commands or requests: 'Please, don't waste my time.' Do not use in formal situations. Similar expressions: 'Stop wasting my time,' 'Don't bother me with this.'

• Spanish: no pierdas mi tiempo - no me hagas perder el tiempo
• Portuguese (BR): não perca meu tempo - não me faça perder tempo
• Portuguese (PT): não desperdices o meu tempo - não me faças perder tempo
• Chinese (Simplified): 别浪费我的时间 - 不要浪费我的时间
• Chinese (Traditional): 別浪費我的時間 - 不要浪費我的時間
• Hindi: मेरा समय बर्बाद मत करो
• Arabic: لا تضيع وقتي
• Bengali: আমার সময় নষ্ট করবেন না - আমার সময় অপচয় করবেন না
• Russian: не тратьте моё время - не трать моё время
• Japanese: 私の時間を無駄にしないで
• Vietnamese: đừng lãng phí thời gian của tôi
• Korean: 내 시간 낭비하지 마
• Turkish: zamanımı harcama
• Urdu: میرا وقت ضائع نہ کرو
• Indonesian: jangan buang waktuku

Example Sentences

Don't waste my time with silly questions.

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I told him, 'Don't waste my time.'

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Don't waste my time if you are not serious.

basic

Look, I’m busy—don’t waste my time unless it’s urgent.

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Seriously, don’t waste my time trying to sell me things I don't need.

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If you’re just here to complain, please don’t waste my time.

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