worth the candle

Old idiom that means the potential benefits or rewards of an action or endeavor should justify the effort, time, or resources invested in it. The phrase has its origins in the idea of needing a candle to provide light for an activity, and the light should be worth the cost of the candle itself.

John: Is driving all the way across town for a cup of coffee really worth the candle?
Mary: Yes!

by R. eiwetS November 6, 2023

Worthing

The worst place in South England with little girls and boys using knifes and beating up inasent people

Worthing is shit

by She said she was 12 October 17, 2021

Is the hike worth the view?

When questioning if something is worth it, this phrase might come to mind.

I want to study all night, but is the hike worth the view?

by basicbails June 11, 2019

Penney's Worth

Penney’s worth: Much greater than a penny’s worth or anyone’s “two cents.” Imagine one million dollars multiplied by 1,735. Well, a "Penney's worth" is infinitely more than that. It takes someone very special to posess this ability to have a "Penney's worth".

Oh hey, look it is Miss Penney, whenever she speaks we know she will always put in her Penney's worth!

by penneyORpenny? December 1, 2011

Steak Dinners Worth

A purchase generally worth around the sum of $80 - $100 + seen commonly used in investment lingo or other activities involving large chunks of money.

Bitcoin‘s price is down quite a bit, I went ahead and threw a Steak Dinners Worth at it and it’s already increased tenfold.

Man, I hate these gas prices I had to blow a Steak Dinners Worth on my tank fill up last night.

by 𒅒 May 16, 2022

You took your time to write this so it might as well be worth your time here

You took your time to write this so it might as well be worth your time here is a long word, often used when someone has typed so much that they deserve to be where they are currently located. There are many ways You took your time to write this so it might as well be worth your time here can be used, such in text, writing, and that is just about the most common forms You took your time to write this so it might as well be worth your time here is used.

Guy 1: This is a long sentence I am writing to you right now Guy 2, you might as well respect me.
Guy 2: You took your time to write this so it might as well be worth your time here
Guy 3: Nice.

by hehehehahahafunny November 26, 2020

Your blood is worth boiling.

You are a generous person.

Thank you for bring me that wonderful gift.
Your blood is worth boiling.

by 2sox January 7, 2011