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Waste your breath

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Figurative Meaning

The phrase 'waste your breath' means using words with no result; it's not about actual breathing.

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I tried to change her mind, but I was just wasting my breath.
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Stubborn Audience

Use 'waste your breath' when someone won't listen or change their mind, despite your efforts.

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He'll never agree to that plan, so you're wasting your breath.
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Futile Situations

The phrase suits situations where effort has no chance of success.

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Arguing about it now is wasting your breath; the decision has been made.
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