Example sentences of "but it was [prep] it " in BNC.

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1 It was hard work — but it was worth it !
2 I had to wait till I was 40 to get him — but it was worth it . ’
3 This one had cost him sixpence , a lot out of his ten shillings a week wages , but it was worth it .
4 Daniel , who spent £75 on new games and equipment , added : ‘ We had to wait for ages but it was worth it . ’
5 Having to stop on every other move to bury one hand at a time in the confines of barely warm armpits made for rather a stilted ascent , but it was worth it .
6 Unfortunately the Docklands Light Railway was not working that day , which made it difficult to get to , but it was worth it .
7 It was very hard work but it was worth it .
8 ‘ Cost me nigh on that again to restore it back to its original beauty , but it was worth it .
9 Cost me another two quid but it was worth it . ’
10 But it was worth it .
11 But it was worth it , to give Hilda Machin a piece of her mind .
12 She had put her heart on the line , but it was worth it .
13 But it was worth it to keep the wolves from the door .
14 I was sorry about the kites , and I knew that I 'd have to give up flying them for good to keep the act looking realistic , but it was worth it .
15 ‘ You certainly know how to be angry with a man , querida — but it was worth it all to hear you apologising , on that journey back from the hospital .
16 But it was worth it .
17 er Yeah , only a lot , only a lot , er but it was worth it .
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