Idiom: Cake's not worth the candle

Idiom Definitions for 'Cake's not worth the candle'

If someone says that the cake's not worth the candle, they mean that the result will not be worth the effort put in to achieve it.

Category: Food

View examples in Google: Cake's not worth the candle

See also:

Members Icon

Become a Member

Register now and get the best out of this site. Our free membership gives you additional on-site content which is unavailable to non-members.

Learn more & Sign Up | Register

Sites for Teachers