worth every penny

idiom

: worth the entire amount that was paid for something

Our vacation was expensive, but it was worth every penny.

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Gone are the days of having flaky or cracked lips, even in the middle of winter — and that's worth every penny. —Hannah Freedman, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2023

Indeed, few frames are more timeless than the classic polarized Ray-Ban Aviator or Wayfarer, both style investments worth every penny. —Ashley W. Simpson, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2023

For 2024 there’s an optional heads-up display, which in daily driving will prove worth every penny. —Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Apr. 2023

That said, a few airlines have gone to great lengths to develop — and continuously innovate — a first-class cabin that’s worth every penny. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2023

The price tag may be higher than your usual purchase, but this brand is worth every penny. —Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 30 Jan. 2023

An investment worth every penny, this powerful nail drill is beloved by professionals and amateurs alike. —Sam Peters, ELLE, 31 Dec. 2022

These are a perfect staple and worth every penny. —Alicia Banilivy, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Dec. 2022

Though more expensive than most gyros in town, Georgie’s Gyros at Andros Taverna — your Readers’ Choice Best Restaurant of 2022 — are huge and worth every penny. —Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022

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