worth every penny
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: worth the entire amount that was paid for something
Our vacation was expensive, but it was worth every penny.
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The water-resistant jacket is ultralight to keep you warm and is also thin enough to pack into a suitcase full of souvenirs—definitely a travel-friendly coat that’s worth every penny.
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Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Balsam Hill Classic Blue Spruce 7.5-Foot Christmas Tree The Classic Blue Spruce from Balsam Hill is, at its sale price, worth every penny.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
Reports have surfaced his contract could be as much as $180 million for the veteran left-hander, although signing him would be worth every penny to an organization that views itself as a World Series contender.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Williams, who joined the Patriots this offseason on a massive four-year deal worth $104 million, has proven to be worth every penny.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2025
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Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Balsam Hill Classic Blue Spruce 7.5-Foot Christmas Tree The Classic Blue Spruce from Balsam Hill is, at its sale price, worth every penny.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
Reports have surfaced his contract could be as much as $180 million for the veteran left-hander, although signing him would be worth every penny to an organization that views itself as a World Series contender.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Williams, who joined the Patriots this offseason on a massive four-year deal worth $104 million, has proven to be worth every penny.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Worth every penny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worth%20every%20penny. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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