it's not worth the trouble
Something is not important, useful, or beneficial enough to justify the effort or difficulty required (to do something). With how much it will cost to get this car to run again, why fix it? It's not worth the trouble. A: "Why don't you apply to some community service projects during the summer vacation?" B: "Eh, it's not worth the trouble."
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