Grammar fix
worth every penny
fully worth the price
If something is worth every penny, it gives you as much value as the money you paid for it.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The hotel was pricey, but the view from the room was worth every penny.
My bike was quite expensive, but I ride it to work almost every day, so for me it has been worth every penny.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It was worth every money.
Say: It was worth every penny.
Use the coin word 'penny' (or 'cent' in US English); 'money' can't follow 'every'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Good value for what you paid
How emphaticWorthwhileExcellent value
worth itThe benefit justifies the price, even if it seems expensive.money well spentExpress satisfaction that a purchase was a good decision.
worth every pennyYou're here · Emphasise that something fully justifies its price.