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(idiomatic, ironic) Don't overexert yourself (in doing something that does not require much effort).

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don't knock yourself out

Source Word

don't knock yourself out

idiomatic ironic

(idiomatic, ironic) Don't overexert yourself (in doing something that does not require much effort).

Japanese Meaning

過度な努力や無理をせず、必要以上に頑張らなくても良い / というか、あまり力む必要はない

You can just heat the leftovers in the microwave—don't knock yourself out trying to make a gourmet meal.

残り物は電子レンジで温めれば十分だから、わざわざ凝った料理を作って無理しないで。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, ironic) Don't overexert yourself (in doing something that does not require much effort).

I'll get round to it soonish. — Well, don't knock yourself out!