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bang for the buck

Definition:

Value for money being spent; high relative worth.

Example:

1) The new Mars exploration rocket gives researchers good bang for the buck. 2) I really like those new Toyota sports cars -- they give you a lot of bang for the buck.

Etymology:

This phrase dates back to World War II, when it referred to weapons that were cheap but destructive.