Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Tommy Tran

2021-04-05 01:04

Meaning of Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze

Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze idiom

Used when people are trying to determine whether all the hard work is worth the reward at the end.

Whatever I do, I always ask myself: "Is the juice worth the squeeze?"

A: I think you should learn another language. You know it's very hard to find a good job with your certificate these days. B: I see. But is the juice worth the squeeze? I mean I don't have a lot of time to start something new.

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Origin of Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze

Squeeze orange to make juice. (Image Source: Freepik)

This expression originated around the mid-1900s. When you want to make juice, especially orange juice, you must squeeze the fruit. However, because making fresh orange juice is somewhat labor-intensive, the person must decide if the juice is worth all the work.