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

Ecobee says that just hooking this unit up can deliver up to 26% per year reductions on heating and cooling costs, which will pay for itself quickly. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Converting conventional safari vehicles costs between $35,000 and $45,000, Amado said, but the investment can pay for itself in about two and a half to three years through fuel and maintenance savings. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

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

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

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