worth every penny
idiom
: worth the entire amount that was paid for something
Our vacation was expensive, but it was worth every penny.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Modern play kitchen For little kids who've shown an interest in cooking, a play kitchen is worth every penny.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
So far, Kirk Cousins is worth every penny, nickel, dime and quarter inside of his four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons for $180 million.
—Terence Moore, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This calendar is a little pricey, but worth every penny.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Worth every penny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worth%20every%20penny. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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