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.
by R. eiwetS November 06, 2023
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by Sgt Long-Schloong May 11, 2019
The medical phenomenon of a woman gaining the ability of being able to bear and give birth to twins after being fisted. It is widely accepted in medical circles that woman who have not been fisted previously cannot fall pregnant with twins
"Did you hear Sophie had twins?" "well u know what they say a fist in the bush is worth two in the cradle".
by Learners scholar August 10, 2017
When your self-esteem exists in a quantum state of uncertainty until determined by the number on the scale.
My low self esteem makes me have Schrödinger self-worth!
by Inevshsjsjshx November 02, 2021
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.
Person 2: These worth knowers are so toxic.
by Ghetto Princess of MKE July 28, 2024
by basicbails June 11, 2019