English Expression: be worth it. In Spanish you say ‘vale la pena‘ and in English we say ‘it’s worth it’ The word ‘worth’ means having value.
TO BE WORTH IT (SOMETHING)
FORM
Subject + to be + worth + object
MEANING AND EXAMPLES
- The value of something is more than what it cost
- It’s expensive to have a financial advisor, but it’s worth it. You save in the long run.
- I think buying a new car is worth it if you have the money.
- It’s not worth getting upset over. We can replace the bike.
- The value of something is more than the effort you put into it
- I know therapy can be difficult, but it is worth it in the long run.
- I don’t think being upset all the time is worth it.
- Is it really worth all the time you put into studying?
TO BE WORTH IT (SOMEONE)
FORM
Subject + to be + worth + object
MEANING AND EXAMPLES
- Someone is worth the effort you put into them (usually in a relationship)
- Use when you want to emphasize that the worth is the person and not the effort.
- You seem to be always fighting. Is she really worth it? (Is she more important than all the fighting?)
- I know I am making a lot of effort with him, but I think he is worth it. (emphasis on he)
- I know I am making a lot of effort with him, but I think it’s worth it. (emphasis on my effort)
English Expressions
Now that you have seen English Expression: be worth it, take a look at our other Expression Session posts:
Expression Session: drop the ball
Expression Session: kill time
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