Worth-its-weight-in-gold Definition

adjective

(idiomatic) Very valuable.

I find my dog is worth its weight in gold on those long snowy weekends when I can't get out.
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Origin of Worth-its-weight-in-gold

  • Because gold is expensive per gram.

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Worth-its-weight-in-gold Sentence Examples

  • The price of an eco-composter may seem high, but worth its weight in gold in the long run.

  • From an anecdote of Aurelian, who neither used silk himself nor would allow his wife to possess a single silken garment, we learn that silk was worth its weight in gold.

  • It may be hard work to tote kids around to do ticket sales but the lesson learned is worth its weight in gold.

  • For us the swing was worth its weight in gold.

  • Having a home office space that meets your daily needs and supports being organized is worth its weight in gold.

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