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be worth one's while

be worth one's while
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. valer la pena
I think it would be worth your while to have a dermatologist look at that mole of yours.Creo que valdría la pena ir a ver a un dermatólogo para que te revise ese lunar que tienes.
b. serle conveniente a
It's not worth our while to work with clients who will do so little volume.No nos es conveniente trabajar con clientes que van a hacer tan poco volumen.
c. merecer la pena
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Do you think it would be worth our while to visit the museum near here?¿Cree que mercería la pena visitar el museo que está cerca de aquí?
d. compensarle a
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
That neighborhood is up-and-coming, so if we invest in real estate there now, it could be worth our while.Ese es un barrio emergente, así que si invertimos en inmuebles allí ahora, podría compensarnos.
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