worth every penny

idiom

: worth the entire amount that was paid for something

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

Examples of worth every penny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

This calendar is a little pricey, but worth every penny. —

Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024 Keep scrolling for a look inside my Wayfair cart—believe me, these kitchen deals are worth every penny! Shop the best kitchen deals at Wayfair Cuisinart Multiclad Pro 12-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set Save 55% on this popular Cuisinart cookware set ahead of October Way Day. —

Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024 Big Ten travel tip of the week No trip to Ann Arbor is complete without a pilgrimage to Zingerman’s Deli, where an $18 pastrami sandwich is worth every penny. —

Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024 But for authentic food, great value and best views, Rose & Crown is worth every penny–or pence. —

Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for worth every penny

Cite this Entry

Style

“Worth every penny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worth%20every%20penny. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Copy Citation