(으)나 마나

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it's no use, there's no point in, don't bother

Express that doing something will not change the result; it's pointless to do it.

Example

지금 가나 마나 그녀는 없을 거예요.

Even if you go now, she won't be there.
그 영화는 보나 마나 재미없을 거야.

There's no point in watching that movie; it'll be boring.
그 책은 읽으나 마나 시간 낭비예요.

There's no point in reading that book; it's a waste of time.
시험 공부를 하나 마나 결과는 똑같을 거야.

Whether you study for the exam or not, the result will be the same.
그 사람을 만나나 마나 시간 낭비예요.

Meeting that person is a waste of time.

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