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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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The former Philadelphia Eagle’s $104 million deal with New England in free agency has been worth every penny, as Williams has set the tone for the Patriots against the run in the 14 total games he’s been healthy this season.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
That’s worth every penny to the Giants, a franchise with four Super Bowls desperate to reclaim the glory of its distant past.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
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.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The former Philadelphia Eagle’s $104 million deal with New England in free agency has been worth every penny, as Williams has set the tone for the Patriots against the run in the 14 total games he’s been healthy this season.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
That’s worth every penny to the Giants, a franchise with four Super Bowls desperate to reclaim the glory of its distant past.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
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.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Worth every penny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worth%20every%20penny. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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