pay for itself
phrase
: to save as much money over a period of time as something costs initially
windows that pay for themselves within five years by saving on heating costs
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So theoretically, the X12 would pay for itself in just over a year or so.
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Joe Salas
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
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“Pay for itself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20for%20itself. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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