不值一提 (bù zhí yì tí) — (idiom) not worth mentioning; insignificant; nothing to speak of
Definition
Set phrase meaning 'not worth mentioning' — used to brush off a favor, an achievement, or a small matter as trivial. Often appears with the speaker downplaying themselves, as in response to praise or thanks.
idiom
not worth mentioninginsignificantnothing to speak of
Examples
- 不值一提，。Zhè diǎn xiǎo shì bù zhí yì tí, nín bié kè qi.This little matter is not worth mentioning — don't be polite.
- ，不值一提。Tā bāng le wǒ yí gè xiǎo máng, tā jué de bù zhí yì tí.He did me a small favor; he thought it was nothing worth mentioning.
- 不值一提，。Nà xiē chéng jì bù zhí yì tí, wǒ hái yào jì xù nǔ lì.Those achievements are not worth mentioning; I still need to keep working hard.
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