waste your breath
This page is about the idiom waste your breath
Meaning
You're wasting your breath if you're speaking but what you're saying is being ignored or having no effect.
For example
- You're just wasting your breath. He won't listen to anyone.
- You might feel that you're wasting your breath, but if just one kid avoids a drug problem because of what you say, it'll be worth it.
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Contributor: Matt Errey