two cents

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of two cents¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

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

   Who asked you to add your two cents worth?

see for two cents.

Example Sentences

Bank of America in July announced that it would pay a quarterly disbursement of 28 cents, up two cents, or nearly 8%.

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For the fiscal first quarter, earnings per share are expected to be $1.40, up two cents from the first quarter of 2025, and below the Wall Street estimate of $1.54.

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Intel is expected to report third-quarter revenue of $13.2 billion and adjusted earnings per share of two cents.

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“If a company says ‘my earnings per share was impacted by two cents in the quarter because of the shutdown,’ markets are going to look through it.”

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“If a company says ‘my earnings per share was impacted by two cents in the quarter because of the shutdown,’ markets are going to look through it.”

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