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

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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. —

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