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bang for the buck

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bang for the buck
value for the money spent; excitement for the money spent; a favorable cost-to-benefit ratio. (Expressed as an amount of bang for the buck.) I didn't get anywhere near the bang for the buck I expected. How much bang for the buck did you really think you would get from a twelve-year-old car—at any price?
See also: bang, buck

bang for the buck also bang for your buck
value in exchange for money or effort This is a great little red wine that gives you plenty of bang for the buck.
Usage notes: often used with more, bigger, and other adjectives: For most users, these new computers provide more bang for the buck.
Etymology: based on the slang meaning of bang (excitement ) and buck (money)
See also: bang, buck


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