not worth the powder

== English == === Alternative forms === not worth the powder and shot === Etymology === An allusion to gunpowder being wasted on small birds etc. === Phrase === not worth the powder (colloquial) Not worth the time or effort. ==== Usage notes ==== Occurs in various extended forms: not worth the powder to blow it away, ...to blow it up, ...to blow it to hell, etc. === See also === juice is worth the squeeze