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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.

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.

Etymology

Origin of two cents

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

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In 2004, before Close took an associate head coaching job at Florida State, she asked Wooden for his two cents anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

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

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

Based on her performance in Tuesday’s ABC-sponsored debate, Harris didn’t need anybody’s two cents.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2024

But, as usual, Mrs. van Daan had to add her two cents.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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