make something worth somebody's while
make (something) worth (one's) while
To ensure that something is beneficial to one or not a waste of one's time. I was reluctant to do research at a different library, but the librarian totally made it worth my while by helping me find a ton of books on my topic! If you have to go, you might as well make the trip worth your while by spending a few extra days just relaxing.
See also: make, while, worth
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
make something ˌworth somebody’s ˈwhile
(informal) pay somebody well for doing something for you: If you can work on Saturdays and Sundays, we’ll make it worth your while.See also: make, something, while, worth
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- make (something) worth (one's) while
- make it worth while
- be worth (one's) while
- be licking (one's) lips
- be licking your lips
- point at
- a change is as good as a rest
- be more trouble than it's worth
- be in for a treat
- be a double-edged weapon