not worth the candle in English

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Etymology: Calque of French le jeu n’en vaut pas la chandelle Etymology templates: {{cal|en|fr|le jeu n'en vaut pas la chandelle}} Calque of French le jeu n’en vaut pas la chandelle Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} not worth the candle (not comparable)

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        "Not worth the cost or trouble."
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  "word": "not worth the candle"
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"not worth the candle" meaning in English

Adjective