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

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

The upfront cost can pay for itself by reducing what your heating and cooling system has to do. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026

But Murray said buying your own equipment can pay for itself in just a few months and potentially save $10 to $20 a month. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for pay for itself

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