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

Even so, choreographers, dancers, producers and even composers have added their two cents’ worth.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

Other celebrities also offered their two cents.

From BBC

Most of the people offering their two cents are women in their 20s or 30s, which is about right.

From Salon

Days after the inauguration, Wayans appeared on Cincinnati radio station 101.1 The Wiz, where he called for unity during the new administration and shared his two cents about the rappers who performed at the Trump celebrations.

From Los Angeles Times