worth every penny
Completely worth the money paid for it.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“This new vacuum cleaner is worth every penny.”
“The hotel was quite expensive, but the beautiful view and excellent service made it worth every penny.”
“Although the initial investment in high-quality equipment seemed daunting, the long-term efficiency gains proved that the purchase was worth every penny.”
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a pound to a penny
Very likely; almost certainly.
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all one's life's worth
A momentous matter; a very serious risk; a difficult task or situation.
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bad penny
A person or thing which is unpleasant, disreputable, or otherwise unwanted, especially one which repeatedly appears at inopportune times.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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dime's worth
An insignificant amount
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every bit
Exactly, to its full degree
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every inch
Totally, completely.
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every last
every; without exception (used for emphasis).
Last updated August 10, 2026