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JLPT N2 Grammar

だけのことはある

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N2 · Evaluation · plain form + だけのことはある / noun + だけのことはある

no wonder; as expected of

plain form + だけのことはある / noun + だけのことはある

だけのことはある says the result matches the value, effort, reputation, or status mentioned before.

It is often positive, but can also explain why a high price or difficulty is justified.

この店は高いだけのことはあって、料理もサービスも素晴らしい。

This restaurant is expensive for a reason; both the food and service are excellent.

Do not confuse it with limiting だけ; this pattern evaluates that something is worth it.

When the value pays off, use だけのことはある.

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