it was worth watching vs this was worth watching

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It was worth watching' is more general and can refer to any past event or experience, while 'This was worth watching' is more specific and refers to the particular thing being discussed. The choice between them depends on whether you want to emphasize the event or experience in a general sense ('it') or a specific one ('this').

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 736 views

it was worth watching

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that something was enjoyable or beneficial to watch in the past. It is a general statement that can refer to any event or experience.

Examples:

I wasn't sure about the movie, but it was worth watching in the end.
The concert last night was worth watching despite the rain.
The documentary on Netflix was worth watching for its insightful content.

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They might conclude that he was well worth watching.
It is worth watching, trust me.
That show's only worth watching when you're too tired to get your computer.
It would make a congressional hearing really worth watching.
I tell you, there is only one matador here this afternoon worth watching:
First, her bedchamber... where I confess I slept not... but profess had that... which was well worth watching.
The sportsmen and women themselves are now getting a fair return for their skills and it is their skills that make the sporting activities worth watching.
Are there any movies coming up that are worth watching?
It's not even worth watching anymore. (shouts) (gasps) fry!
Any of those bikini bombshells you're always watching worth a red-hot poker?
I knew that it was worth waiting before.
It was worth losing two dames over.
I suppose in a way it was worth waiting.
Colin must have thought it was worth it.
Guess it was worth the risk.
Taco told them it was worth seeing.
But someone thought it was worth killing for.
I thought it was worth a try.
It was worth it to save our marriage.
Figured it was worth the risk.

Alternatives:

It was worth seeing
It was worth experiencing
It was worth attending

this was worth watching

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to specifically refer to the thing being discussed as worth watching. It is more focused and emphasizes the particular event or experience.

Examples:

This movie was worth watching for its amazing special effects.
This TV series was worth watching for its gripping storyline.
This documentary was worth watching for its unique perspective.

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They might conclude that he was well worth watching.
It is worth watching, trust me.
That show's only worth watching when you're too tired to get your computer.
It would make a congressional hearing really worth watching.
I tell you, there is only one matador here this afternoon worth watching:
First, her bedchamber... where I confess I slept not... but profess had that... which was well worth watching.
The sportsmen and women themselves are now getting a fair return for their skills and it is their skills that make the sporting activities worth watching.
Are there any movies coming up that are worth watching?
It's not even worth watching anymore. (shouts) (gasps) fry!
Any of those bikini bombshells you're always watching worth a red-hot poker?
This was worth the 500-mile drive.
Can't figure out why Danko thought this was worth dying for.
I guess this was worth being filmed nonstop for nine years.
And he decided this was worth some... some inspection.
Any of those bikini bombshells you're always watching worth a red-hot poker?
I haven't been out of my rooms since Diana's memorial, but I thought this was worth it.
Okay, this was worth it, we can go back.
This was worth a million to see that.
And you didn't think this was worth mentioning?
You didn't think this was worth mentioning before?

Alternatives:

That was worth watching
The show was worth watching
The film was worth watching

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it was worth watching vs this was worth watching