worth any bread

having worth, or any contribution to society.

- That wanker isn't worth any bread.
- This career makes me feel as I'm finally worth any bread.

by JoetheLowLow May 29, 2017

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 06, 2023

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 06, 2023

load worth

Amount of measurement (specifically cooking) referring to the sexual act of "dropping a load"

You need a load worth of hot sauce for that taco

by Stevendp29 September 27, 2020

Worth Your Salt

“Anyone Competent enough to obtain the rank of SGT in three years” SSG Strauss

You’re an E-2 and made it to E-5 in a short amount of time. You’re worth your salt.

by Sgt Long-Schloong May 11, 2019

Worth knower

Someone who uses the phrases "know your worth" or "see my worth" in a toxic manner. They're people who usually uses those phrases to excuse lying, cheating, manipulating, being a gold digger, etc. They're usually hypocrites as well.

Person 1: If you don't give me 24/7 access to you and buy me whatever I want, you're not seeing my worth.
Person 2: These worth knowers are so toxic.

by Ghetto Princess of MKE July 28, 2024

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