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Region: US | Usage example: The streaming service offers the most bang for your buck.

Bang for your buck

Meaning

Good value for the money spent.

Usage

Used in consumer advice or evaluations of efficiency.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

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

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

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To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.