Meaning of 'Cake's not worth the candle'
What does the saying 'Cake's not worth the candle' mean?
Idiom: Cake's not worth the candle
Meaning:
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.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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