money's-worth
Definition
- Noun:
- Value equivalent to money: "money's-worth" refers to goods or services that are considered to be of equal value to the amount of money paid for them. It is often used in the phrase "get one's money's-worth," meaning to receive fair or full value for the price paid.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- He always makes sure he gets his money's-worth when dining out. (He ensures the food and service are worth the cost.)
- The long vacation gave them their money's-worth for the expensive tour package. (The trip provided full value relative to the price.)
Advanced Usage
"to get one's money's-worth": to receive adequate or full value for the money spent.
- By attending all the workshops, she got her money's-worth from the conference fee. (She maximized the benefits relative to the cost.)
"to have one's money's-worth": to experience or enjoy something to the extent that justifies the expense.
- After using the gym membership daily for a year, he certainly had his money's-worth. (He used it enough to justify the annual fee.)
Variants and Related Words
- Money's-worth is a fixed compound noun; no common variants exist. It is rarely used outside the idiomatic expression "get one's money's-worth."
Synonyms
Value for money: the benefit received relative to the cost.
- The product offers excellent value for money. (It is worth the price paid.)
Full value: the complete worth of something compared to its cost.
- She felt she received full value from the investment. (The return justified the expense.)
Phrasal Verbs
- This word does not form phrasal verbs; it is a noun typically used in set phrases.
Related Idioms
Get your money's worth: to receive fair value for the price paid.
- The all-you-can-eat buffet lets you get your money's worth. (You can eat enough to justify the cost.)
Bang for your buck: (informal) the value obtained for the money spent.
- This car gives you a lot of bang for your buck. (It offers good performance for a low price.)