"This is the way not to~"

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This is the way not to make your effort in vain.Does this make sense?It should mean ' You can avoid making your effort in vain by doing this'

Feebs11 · Accepted Answer

Turn it into a positive statement: This is the way you can make your effort effective.

Ahn · Answer

Thank you, Feebs11.

Isn't 'This is the way not to~' well used expression?

Feebs11 · Answer

Not really. This is not the way... is what I would expect.

CalifJim · Answer

I think you're trying to say:

This is how to prevent wasted effort.

CJ

Ahn · Answer

Yes, 'This is how to prevent wasted effort' is exactly what I'm trying to say.

Thank you, CalifJim.

And thank you for your answers Feebs11.

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