not worth the candle

基本解释

A: That's why we should learn to protect ourselves. Otherwise, the game is not worth the candle.
那就是为什么我们应该学会保护自己。否则，比赛就会得不偿失。
Using alcohol to treat insomnia, can only bring temporary effect, not a long-term approach, if so develop a drinking habit, it is worth the candle.
借酒来医治失眠，只能收一时之效，绝不是长远的办法，如果因此养成嗜酒的习惯，更是得不偿失。
The result is a growing profit squeeze, which is reaching a point where the game is not worth the candle.
其结果是利润空间受到不断挤压，达到一定程度，就变成得不偿失了。