two cents

noun

(used with a plural verb)

something of insignificant value; a paltry amount.
We wouldn't give two cents for their chances of success.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of two cents¹

First recorded in 1840–50

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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

two cents worth, an opinion, usually unsolicited and unwelcome.
Who asked you to add your two cents worth?

see for two cents.

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Example Sentences

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

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Other celebrities also offered their two cents.

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

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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.

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It’s just my two cents, but it sure looks to me like Alvarez, in that situation, decided unilaterally that consent existed.

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