to save one's breath
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말해 봐야 소용없다, 괜히 말하지 않다
to avoid wasting one's time and energy by not trying to persuade or convince someone who is unlikely to change their opinion or behavior
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예시들
Save your breath, Tom. There's no way they'll agree to the deal.
그녀에게 경고하려 했지만, 괜히 말한 셈이었다.
