two cents

American  

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. something of insignificant value; a paltry amount.

   We wouldn't give two cents for their chances of success.

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idioms

1. two cents worth, an opinion, usually unsolicited and unwelcome.

   Who asked you to add your two cents worth?

two cents More Idioms  

1. see for two cents.

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Etymology

Origin of two cents

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

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two cents

"There's a lot of bias that goes into that two cents," Weber said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Adjusted earnings were 23 cents a share, two cents higher than what analysts had been expecting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

One group that was especially vocal in their opposition to A.I., was the literary community, and writers and authors across the country didn’t hold back when sharing their two cents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026

But several former prime ministers have rushed to give their two cents.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025

He had two cents left; that would buy a Times.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright