worth the candle

(of an achievement) completely worth all the effort one puts in or all the trouble one goes through

The idiom "worth the candle" originated from the practice of evaluating the value or benefit of an action or endeavor against the effort or cost required to achieve it. It is mainly used to refer to the idea of determining whether the potential outcome justifies the resources or sacrifices involved. The idiom's origin can be traced back to the time when candles were a valuable and limited resource, and their use was carefully considered in relation to the value of the activity being pursued.

After analyzing the potential return on investment, they concluded that the new business venture was worth the candle.
He decided that attending the conference was not worth the candle considering the high travel expenses and limited networking opportunities.
The team debated whether the additional effort required to implement the new software feature was worth the candle in terms of its impact on user experience.
She questioned whether pursuing a higher degree would be worth the candle, considering the time commitment and financial investment.
The manager decided that the potential benefits of implementing the new workflow system were worth the candle, even though it required significant training and adjustment.