two penn'orth of advice
- idiom
- /tuː ˈpɛnəθ əv ədˈvaɪs/
- UK
:
un par de consejos
- Here's my two penn'orth of advice: always be kind.
Examples
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She couldn’t resist giving her two penn'orth of advice during the meeting.
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Everyone at the table seemed eager to contribute their two penn'orth of advice.
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Before you decide, let me offer my two penn'orth of advice.
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Can I offer you a two penn'orth of advice?
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Before you decide, let me offer my two penn'orth of advice on the matter.
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Some friends gathered around to share their two penn'orth of advice on life choices.
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During the discussion, I shared my two penn'orth of advice about pursuing one's passions.
Synonyms
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1.0
An opinion or suggestion about what someone should do
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8.8
A short useful piece of advice often given online to help you do something better
A small opinion or comment offered in a discussion
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Surface Forms
Morphology
If a learner recognises 'penn'orth' as a variant of 'pennyworth' (a small monetary unit) then 'two' + 'pennyworth' + 'of advice' transparently signals a small, modest amount of advice. However, 'penn'orth' is dialectal/archaic and relies on cultural knowledge of currency-based measures (and contraction spelling), so the sense is not fully predictable for an average B1 learner without prior exposure.
Etymology
The phrase two penn'orth of advice may come from the old idea of a penn'orth, meaning an amount worth a penny. Saying you give 'two penn'orth' created the image of offering a very small, humble tip, so today it means 'a small amount of advice'.