得不偿失
The game is not worth the candle.
Give a lark to catch a kite.
Pay dear for the whistle.
More kicks than halfpence.
eg:You'll find the game is not worth the candle if you put your money on that horse.
中英俚语俗语来源:苏轼诗:“感时磋事变,所得不偿失。”
同义词:以珠弹雀 Not worth powder and shot.
反义词:一本万利 Light gains make heavy purses.