no merece la pena

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. it's not worth it
No llores por él. No merece la pena.Don't cry for him. It's not worth it.
b. isn't worth it
La inversión es tan enorme que hay gente que piensa que organizar los Juegos Olímpicos no merece la pena.The investment is so huge that some people think that hosting the Olympics isn't worth it.
c. it's not worth
No merece la pena viajar allí en bus. Se llega antes en tren.It's not worth traveling there by bus. The train is faster.
d. it's not worthwhile
Al personal le falta motivación y siente que no merece la pena seguir empujando en busca de la excelenciaThe staff lack motivation and feel it's not worthwhile to continue to push for excellence.
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