bang for the buck

English

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Pronunciation

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Noun

bang for the buck (uncountable)

1. (idiomatic) Efficiency; cost-effectiveness; value.

   Do you think he would get as much bang for the buck out of a fancier, more expensive car?

Synonyms

• bounce to the ounce