pay for itself

idiom

: to save as much money over a period of time as something costs initially

windows that pay for themselves within five years by saving on heating costs

Examples of pay for itself in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to his models, most countries could transition to nearly a-hundred-per-cent solar, wind, and hydropower in a way that would pay for itself within six years. —Brent Crane, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025

The full cost of the higher wage is dramatically reduced to a point that might pay for itself. —Shep Hyken, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025

That doesn't sound like much, but the AFRL claims that when the vanes are installed on USAF and Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve aircraft, the project will pay for itself in seven months and save US$14 million annually, along with reducing demands on supply chains in forward areas. —David Szondy, New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025

For those travelers planning to visit more than one or two parks in a year, the initial investment will quickly pay for itself. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025

Rhymes for pay for itself

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