tuppence worth
- noun
- /ˈtʌpəns wɜrθ/
- Archaic
:
opinión
- Although I know my tuppence worth may be ignored, I think it's important to voice my opinion.
Examples
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I wanted to add my tuppence worth.
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I just wanted to share my tuppence worth on the matter, even if it's not very important.
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As one who has been called an anti-Semite and a racist for views on Israel and Obama on this blog by a blogger apostle of 'sweetness and light,' my tuppence worth might be good value.
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Everyone was giving their tuppence worth, but I felt mine wouldn't make much difference.
Synonyms
A small opinion or comment offered in a discussion
How Important
Surface Forms
Morphology
The literal parts 'tuppence' (a very small monetary amount) and 'worth' (value) yield a clear metaphorical mapping to an opinion of little value, so a learner who knows the constituents can often infer the MWE means a minor or low-value contribution. However, the expression is somewhat idiomatic and contains an archaic/regionally British coin term, so understanding the conventional evaluative sense may require cultural exposure rather than being fully predictable.
Etymology
Tuppence worth comes from old British coins: a tuppence was just two pennies, a very small amount, so its worth was small. So saying someone gives their tuppence worth creates the image of offering a small or minor 'opinion' or comment.