save yourself the aggravation

[joseph0928]

May I ask what "save yourself the aggravation" means?
Does it mean that you should not do something that could make you really mad or much worsen your current situation?
Thank you

 

[MikeNewYork]

Do you have any context for us or at least a complete sentence?

 

[J&K Tutoring]

Yes, that's what it means, and it works in 'smaller' situations as well. You might use it to suggest someone not go to a lot of effort when there wouldn't be much benefit. 'Save yourself the aggravation of cooking- let's order something in!'