two cents
The phrase "two cents" is commonly used in American and Australian English to express an opinion or a trivial amount of money.
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Definition
B2General Conversation
(colloquial, idiomatic)One's opinion or perspective, often offered humbly or unsolicited.
Example
- If I could put in my two cents, I think we should reconsider the plan.
- Here's my two cents on the issue: we need more research before making a decision.
B2General Conversation
(colloquial, idiomatic)A trivial or insignificant amount of money.
Example
- He sold his old car for two cents, just to get rid of it.
- The advice may not be worth two cents, but it's all I have to offer.
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