Bang for your buck

Meaning

Good value for the money spent.

Usage

Used in consumer advice or evaluations of efficiency.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

American slang from the 1950s combining explosive power with spending.

Toen from military talk but adopted by marketers to describe cost-effectiveness.