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save one's breath

British pronunciation/sˈeɪv wˈɒnz bɹˈɛθ/
American pronunciation/sˈeɪv wˈʌnz bɹˈɛθ/
to save one's breath
[PHRASE]
1

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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to [save] {one's} breath definition and meaning
Examples
1. I knew that, so I saved my breath, and offered no explanations.
2. Save your breath, Tom.
3. Save your breath.
4. Now save your breath for cooling your porridge.
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Nearby words

  • save face
  • salt of the earth
  • have sticky fingers
  • be run off feet
  • run on fumes
  • tip the balance
  • to heart's content
  • have seen better days
  • up the river
  • sweat like a pig
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