得不偿失

débùchángshī

HSK 7

得不偿失 — débùchángshī

  1. the gains do not make up for the losses; not worth the cost

    这项投资风险很大,可能得不偿失。 zhèxiàng tóuzī fēngxiǎn hěndà kěnéng débùchángshī — This investment is very risky; the gains may not make up for the losses.