だけのことはある (dakenokotohaaru)

Meaning & usage

だけのことはある expresses that something lived up to expectations, so the result is no surprise or was worth the cost or effort. It attaches directly to a plain-form verb, as in 行っただけのことはある. The tone is often casual, especially in speech.

Example sentences 4

1. 彼かれはさすが大学だいがくに行いっただけのことはある。

   He did not go to college for nothing.

2. 彼は留学しただけのことはある。

   He hasn't studied abroad for nothing.

3. 俺が買った日本の高性能炊飯器は、マジで高いだけのことはある。

   The Japanese high tech rice cooker that I bought is really worth every penny.

4. 私が買った日本製の高性能炊飯ジャーなんだけど、買うだけのことはあるわ。

   The Japanese high tech rice cooker that I bought is really worth every penny.