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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a waste of breath" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where speaking or discussing something is pointless or unproductive.
Example: "Arguing with him about the issue is just a waste of breath; he never listens to reason."
Alternatives: "a futile effort" or "a pointless discussion".
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All a waste of breath.
Diplomats roll their eyes and say that talking about reform is a waste of breath.
Public debate among the 212 legislators is a waste of breath.
He dismissed Margallo's intervention as irrelevant noise and a waste of breath.
"There comes a point when encouragement and setting of good examples and similar approaches are just a waste of breath.
Speaking of Jared L. Loughner, who is accused of being the gunman, he said, "Saying anything about him would be a waste of breath.
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Be it political, professional, or personal, hate is a waste of my breath, a waste of my energy and a dishonor to God.
It's a waste of your breath to explain why artists need to be paid for their work.
I know I ain't going nowhere, so it's just a waste of our breaths just talking about it".
Oliver took a swipe at news outlets already reporting on the campaign during a discussion with a group of reporters at an HBO event Tuesday, arguing that "it's a complete waste of breath".
But voice functions are a literal waste of breath, requiring more rounds of call-and-response than a square dance.
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