not worth the candle meaning in English
得不偿失的, 不上算的
Examples
- I don't want to walk so far on such a hot day. the game is not worth the candle .
我真不愿意在这么热的天走这么远的路，不值得。 - These discoveries are not worth the candle
这些发现毫无价值。 - These discoveries are not worth the candle
这些发现毫无价值。 - So i think university managing enterprise is not worth the candle get more kicks than halfpence
从长远来看，大学应不应继续办高科技企业不言自明。