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

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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