wasted effort

Переводы
напрасные усилия
All his hard work turned out to be wasted effort.
Все его усердные труды оказались напрасными усилиями.
Определения
Wasted effort refers to the time, energy, or resources expended on a task or activity that ultimately yields no beneficial results or outcomes, often due to poor planning, lack of direction, or unforeseen circumstances.
Слова
effort

существительное
усилие
wasted

прилагательное
потраченный