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Grammar fix

worth it

good value

Good value for the money, time or effort you put in.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • It's a bit pricey, but honestly it's worth it.weighing up a purchase
  • A: That's quite a lot for a coat.
    B: I know, but it'll last for years — it's worth it.
    shopping

Fix the pattern

Pattern: [something] is (well) worth it / worth the money

WrongIt's worth.

RightIt's worth it.

Keep the 'it': 'worth it', not just 'worth'.

Pattern[something] is (well) worth it / worth the money

Don't confuse it

'Worth it' judges value; 'out of my price range' judges whether you can afford it at all.

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