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

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

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

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