| 释义 |
得不偿失 | dé bù cháng shī | The gain does not recompense the loss. (literal) • The game is not worth the candle. • Give a lark to catch a kite. • Pay dear for the whistle. • More kicks than halfpence. [同义] 以珠弹雀 Not worth powder and shot. [反义] 一本万利 Light gains make heavy purses. [源] 苏轼诗：“感时嗟事变，所得不偿失。” |