Worth-one-s-weight-in-gold
also, worth its weight in gold. very valuable, as in john’s been extremely helpful; he’s worth his weight in gold, or that tractor’s been worth its weight in gold. this metaphoric term dates from roman times and appeared in english by the early 1300s.
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- Worth-one-s-while
a period or interval of time: to wait a long while; he arrived a short while ago. archaic. a particular time or occasion. during or in the time that. throughout the time that; as long as. even though; although: while she appreciated the honor, she could not accept the position. at the same time that […]
- Worthed
to happen or betide: woe worth the day. adjective (governing a noun with prepositional force) worthy of; meriting or justifying: it’s not worth discussing, an idea worth some thought having a value of: the book is worth 30 pounds for all one is worth, to the utmost; to the full extent of one’s powers or […]
- Worthily
having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor. of commendable excellence or merit; deserving: a book worthy of praise; a person worthy to lead. a person of eminent worth, merit, or position: the town worthies included two doctors. historical examples old scrooge: a christmas carol in five staves. charles a. scott the […]
- Worthiness
having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor. of commendable excellence or merit; deserving: a book worthy of praise; a person worthy to lead. a person of eminent worth, merit, or position: the town worthies included two doctors. contemporary examples antiq hennis’s bl–dy stroller shames new york city mayor’s race michael daly […]
- Worths
good or important enough to justify (what is specified): advice worth taking; a place worth visiting. having a value of, or equal in value to, as in money: this vase is worth 12 dollars. having property to the value or amount of: they are worth millions. excellence of character or quality as commanding esteem: women […]