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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

Adjusted earnings-per-share were 29 cents, well ahead of Wall Street’s consensus estimate of two cents, and up from 13 cents last year.

From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025

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

From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2025

He’ll always play what he likes and not care two cents whether anyone else likes it.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith