bang for the buck
Value per dollar
Bang for the buck is value relative to cost—the return you get on what you spend.
Someone seeking more bang for the buck wants better results without paying more.
The phrase originates in military spending debates, where bang referred to explosive power and buck to tax dollars.
It now applies to any purchase or investment: That used car gave us a lot of bang for the buck.
- goldmineRich ore deposit
- value for moneyWorth relative to cost
- bargain huntingPursuing discounted merchandise
- worth every pennyJustifying its full cost
- valueImportance or price
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bang for the buckrip-off
Grossly overpriced exchange
ripoff · bad deal · money pit · waste of money · overpriced
bang for the buckwastefulness
Careless use of resources
throwing good money after bad · overpaying · throwing money away · extravagance · profligacy
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