worth every penny

phrase

: worth the entire amount that was paid for something
Our vacation was expensive, but it was worth every penny.

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Gaming laptops are quite the hefty investment, but every star player knows that a good one is worth every penny. Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026 Two of our favorite home stylists are on a crusade to update your home with modern pieces worth every penny. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 Heat protection and breakage protection ups the ante, making this splurge for your hair worth every penny. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 7 July 2026 Gausman has been worth every penny over the previous four seasons, averaging 31 starts and 183 innings and posting a 120 ERA+. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for worth every penny

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“Worth every penny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worth%20every%20penny. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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