pay for itself

phrase

: 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

And the Triumphant Arch won’t pay for itself, or Trump’s vision of topping it with a golden, winged Lady Liberty statue, flanked by two golden eagles. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

If fuel is part of your monthly spend, member-only gas pricing can help the membership pay for itself quickly. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

So theoretically, the X12 would pay for itself in just over a year or so. — Joe Salas june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2026

Dillion points out that one major repair, like replacing a blower motor, can be enough for a plan to pay for itself. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Rhymes for pay for itself

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