bang for the buck
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4.4
- idiom
- /bæŋ fɔr ðə bʌk/
- US
- Yes, in general, we want to use resources efficiently to get the most bang for the buck.
- get bang for the buck
- biggest bang for the buck
- most bang for the buck
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Watch on YouTubeThey're basic, but a lot of bang for the buck, right.
- They're basic, but a lot of bang for the buck, right.
- If I had to give generic advice, what's the highest bang for the buck?
- But those small, little tasks, those don't give you enough bang for the buck to really move through it.
- That is what we Orient our entire business around, optimizing that offer to be the most bang for the buck.
- I, I look at everything as where can I get the best bang for the buck?
- But the best bang for the buck is to eat molecules that the body uses to make this NAD molecule.
- It's just for for bang for the buck like per minute of workout time.
- There are some traits that if men were to work on, that's going to bring them more bang for the buck than if women worked on other ones.
- To to what extent do you think the diet is the biggest bang for the buck here versus exercise versus everything else?
Examples
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States that effectively evaluate business tax incentives get the most "bang for the buck."
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Which one gets you the best bang for the buck?
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The US system gives the least "bang for the buck" of any health insurance system in the world.
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I think you get the best bang for the buck in Sony.
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Individual lab-run grants usually produce much more bang for the buck.
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"I think a two-month processing period is optimal because it gives the most bang for the buck," he explains.
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But the Nissan GT-R still remains the best bang for the buck when you consider the high-priced company.
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In terms of performance, this model offers the best bang for the buck in its class.
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Many consumers are looking for products that provide a good bang for the buck without sacrificing quality.
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Investing in energy-efficient appliances can lead to significant bang for the buck savings over time.
Synonyms
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3.5
How much money you gain from putting money into something, shown as a percent
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A product or service that is worth the money you pay because it works well
Antonyms
How Economical
- US
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase composes a metaphorical use of 'bang' (impact/effect) with 'for the buck' (per dollar), so a learner who knows the words could plausibly infer a sense like 'impact per money spent' → value. However, 'bang' here is slang/metaphorical and the idiomatic ordering 'bang for the buck' is conventional; the precise sense 'good value for money' may not be fully predictable to a B1 learner without exposure.
Etymology
The idiom bang for the buck may come from the image of a single buck, meaning a dollar, making a loud bang, so a small amount of money gives a big effect. That's why it means 'a good value for the money'.