two cents — ☆ two cents n. a person s opinion: often in the phrase put in one s two cents [he put in his two cents then left the meeting]: also two cents worth … English World dictionary
two cents — If you add or throw in your two cents, you give your opinion on an issue … The small dictionary of idiomes
two cents — two′ cents′ n. 1) cvb (used with a sing. or pl. v.) something of little value; a paltry amount 2) cvb two cents worth, an opinion, usu. unsolicited and unwelcome • Etymology: 1840–50 … From formal English to slang
two cents — noun plural 1. : a sum or object of very small value : practically nothing said angrily that for two cents he d punch your nose realized it was my mistake and felt like two cents 2. or two cents worth : an opinion offered on a topic under… … Useful english dictionary
two cents — {n.} {informal} 1. Something not important or very small; almost nothing. * /Paul was so angry that he said for two cents he would quit the team./ * /When John saw that the girl he was scolding was lame, he felt like two cents./ 2. or[two cents… … Dictionary of American idioms
two cents — {n.} {informal} 1. Something not important or very small; almost nothing. * /Paul was so angry that he said for two cents he would quit the team./ * /When John saw that the girl he was scolding was lame, he felt like two cents./ 2. or[two cents… … Dictionary of American idioms
two cents — noun Date: circa 1939 1. (or two cents worth) an opinion offered on a topic under discussion < send your two cents worth to your senator > 2. a sum or object of very small value ; practically nothing < said angrily that for two cents he d punch… … New Collegiate Dictionary
two cents — 1. something of insignificant value; a paltry amount: We wouldn t give two cents for their chances of success. 2. two cents worth, an opinion, usually unsolicited and unwelcome: Who asked you to add your two cents worth? [1840 50] * * * … Universalium
two cents — (your) two cents (worth) put (your) two cents (worth) in to give your opinion in a conversation, often when it is not wanted. Stay out of this if we want your two cents we ll ask for it! … New idioms dictionary
two cents — noun a) Ones opinion or thoughts. Thats just my two cents; you can believe what you like. b) A nearly worthless amount, alluding to placing a copper penny on each of the eyelids of a paupers or slaves body before burial. That car wont last a… … Wiktionary
