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save one's breath
Verb
idiomatic
imperative
Japanese Meaning
無駄な議論にならないよう、効果の期待できない場合には話すのを控える / 余計な口出しや説明を避け、黙っていることを選ぶ / 無駄に力を使わず、無益な発言を止める
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic, chiefly imperative) To refrain from speech; to be quiet, especially where it would have no useful effect to speak.
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save one's breath
When arguing with him, it's best to save one's breath because he never changes his mind.
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When arguing with him, it's best to save one's breath because he never changes his mind.
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