Waste your breath
phrase
To talk in vain, without any effect or without achieving a desired result.
Don't waste your breath trying to convince him, he's too stubborn.
Often appears as...
- don't waste your breath
- i'm not wasting my breath
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To talk in vain, without any effect or without achieving a desired result.
Don't waste your breath trying to convince him, he's too stubborn.
Often appears as...
- don't waste your breath
- i'm not wasting my breath
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Meaning
The phrase 'waste your breath' means using words with no result; it's not about actual breathing.
I tried to change her mind, but I was just wasting my breath.
Pro Tip 2/3Stubborn Audience
Use 'waste your breath' when someone won't listen or change their mind, despite your efforts.
He'll never agree to that plan, so you're wasting your breath.
Pro Tip 3/3Futile Situations
The phrase suits situations where effort has no chance of success.
Arguing about it now is wasting your breath; the decision has been made.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Meaning
The phrase 'waste your breath' means using words with no result; it's not about actual breathing.
I tried to change her mind, but I was just wasting my breath.
Pro Tip 2/3Stubborn Audience
Use 'waste your breath' when someone won't listen or change their mind, despite your efforts.
He'll never agree to that plan, so you're wasting your breath.
Pro Tip 3/3Futile Situations
The phrase suits situations where effort has no chance of success.
Arguing about it now is wasting your breath; the decision has been made.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Meaning
The phrase 'waste your breath' means using words with no result; it's not about actual breathing.
I tried to change her mind, but I was just wasting my breath.
Pro Tip 2/3Stubborn Audience
Use 'waste your breath' when someone won't listen or change their mind, despite your efforts.
He'll never agree to that plan, so you're wasting your breath.
Pro Tip 3/3Futile Situations
The phrase suits situations where effort has no chance of success.
Arguing about it now is wasting your breath; the decision has been made.
Never forget "Waste your breath"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension