"bang for the buck" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-bang for the buck.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bang for the buck (uncountable)
  1. (idiomatic) Efficiency; cost-effectiveness; value. Tags: idiomatic, uncountable Synonyms: bounce to the ounce, bang for one's buck
    Sense id: en-bang_for_the_buck-en-noun-EmLNsLSz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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