to save one's breath
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spara på orden, det är ingen idé
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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Exempel
Save your breath, Tom. There's no way they'll agree to the deal.
Jag försökte varna henne, men jag borde ha sparat på orden.
