Worth the candle
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تعریف و معنای "worth the candle"

worth the candle
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(of an achievement) completely worth all the effort one puts in or all the trouble one goes through
worth the candle definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "worth the candle" and when to use it?

The idiom "worth the candle" originated from the practice of evaluating the value or benefit of an action or endeavor against the effort or cost required to achieve it. It is mainly used to refer to the idea of determining whether the potential outcome justifies the resources or sacrifices involved. The idiom's origin can be traced back to the time when candles were a valuable and limited resource, and their use was carefully considered in relation to the value of the activity being pursued.

The cake is not worth the candle
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تعریف و معنای "the (cake|game) [is] not worth the candle"

the cake is not worth the candle
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the outcome or reward of a task is not worth the effort or resources required to achieve it
the (cake|game) [is] not worth the candle definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "the cake is not worth the candle" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "the cake is not worth the candle" dates back to medieval times when candles were expensive and used for lighting. Often, the cost of the candle was more than the value of the cake, so it was not considered worthwhile to light a candle to showcase a cake that wasn't worth much. Today, the expression is commonly used to describe a situation where the benefits of an activity or endeavor are not worth the effort, cost, or risk involved.

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He decided that attending the conference was not worth the candle considering the high travel expenses and limited networking opportunities.
The project was so difficult and resource-intensive that the company decided to cancel it - the game wasn't worth the candle.
The team debated whether the additional effort required to implement the new software feature was worth the candle in terms of its impact on user experience.
After analyzing the potential return on investment, they concluded that the new business venture was worth the candle.
He decided not to buy the expensive car because the maintenance costs would have been too high - the cake wasn't worth the candle.
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