paisa vasool

idiom

Meaning

bang for the buck; cost-effective, value for money, worthwhile

Origin

disputed origin

Borrowed from Hindi पैसा वसूल (paisā vasūl, literally “money recovered”).

Examples

SIMPLE

This movie was great, total paisa vasool.

CONTEXTUAL

The buffet was expensive, but with all the food we ate, it was definitely paisa vasool.

COMPLEX

After the long journey and the high ticket price, the breathtaking view from the summit proved to be true paisa vasool for the exhausted hikers.

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Last updated April 17, 2026