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worth every penny

idiom
Meaning

Completely worth the money paid for it.


Examples
SIMPLE

This new vacuum cleaner is worth every penny.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel was quite expensive, but the beautiful view and excellent service made it worth every penny.

COMPLEX

Although the initial investment in high-quality equipment seemed daunting, the long-term efficiency gains proved that the purchase was worth every penny.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a pound to a penny

    Very likely; almost certainly.

  2. 02

    all one's life's worth

    A momentous matter; a very serious risk; a difficult task or situation.

  3. 03

    bad penny

    A person or thing which is unpleasant, disreputable, or otherwise unwanted, especially one which repeatedly appears at inopportune times.

  4. 04

    call someone every name in the book

    To call someone many abusive names.

  5. 05

    dime's worth

    An insignificant amount

  6. 06

    every bit

    Exactly, to its full degree

  7. 07

    every inch

    Totally, completely.

  8. 08

    every last

    every; without exception (used for emphasis).

Last updated April 17, 2026