B2 Expression Neutral

szkoda zachodu

it is not worth the effort

Meaning

It is better not to do something.

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Cultural Background

Poles value efficiency and often use this to signal they are being practical.

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Use it as a standalone

You don't need a full sentence to use it.

Meaning

It is better not to do something.

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Use it as a standalone

You don't need a full sentence to use it.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Naprawa tego starego radia to ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: szkoda zachodu

This is the standard idiomatic expression.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank B1

Naprawa tego starego radia to ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: szkoda zachodu

This is the standard idiomatic expression.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you are being very informal or discussing a specific task that is clearly inefficient.

Related Phrases

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szkoda trudu

synonym

pity of the toil

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