Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: It's Not Worth It

Quick summary: A very common phrase meaning the cost, stress, risk, or effort is too high for the result.

What does it mean?

It's not worth it means the reward or benefit is too small compared with the money, time, energy, or risk involved.

Is it positive or negative?

It is negative because it rejects an idea or action.

When do you use it?

Use it when advising someone not to do something, or when deciding against something yourself.

Examples

Example 1: The queue is forty minutes long for one coffee - it's not worth it.

Example 2: Do not argue with him online. It's not worth it.

Question for you

When do you usually decide something is not worth it?

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