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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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
The Knicks signed him to the richest contract in franchise history — a five-year, $212.5 million deal during the offseason — and his play on both ends of the floor has been worth every penny.
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In the early going, Soto seems to be worth every penny, hitting nearly .400 in his first Mets spring training.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
While Italy’s food, landscapes and cultural experiences are worth every penny, shopping is also a growing trend among foreign tourists.
—Andrea Pietrini, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
The Knicks signed him to the richest contract in franchise history — a five-year, $212.5 million deal during the offseason — and his play on both ends of the floor has been worth every penny.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
In the early going, Soto seems to be worth every penny, hitting nearly .400 in his first Mets spring training.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
While Italy’s food, landscapes and cultural experiences are worth every penny, shopping is also a growing trend among foreign tourists.
—Andrea Pietrini, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Worth every penny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worth%20every%20penny. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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