(not) Worth A Cent/dime/a Red Cent/a Plugged Nickel/two Cents Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does (not) Worth A Cent/dime/a Red Cent/a Plugged Nickel/two Cents Idiom mean?

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(not) worth a cent/dime/a red cent/a plugged nickel/two cents What does (not) worth a cent/dime/a red cent/a plugged nickel/two cents mean?	to be not worth anything, to be not of any value	The antique desk is not worth a dime although everyone thinks it is very valuable.
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drop in one's tracks What does "drop in one's tracks" mean?	to collapse from exhaustion	The runner dropped in his tracks during the race.

judge (someone or something) on its/their own merit(s) What does "judge (someone or something) on its/their own merit(s)" mean?	judge or evaluate someone or something on their own achievements and virtues	We judged the man on his own merits and not by what other people were saying about him.
at the hands of (someone or something) What does "at the hands of (someone or something)" mean?	something bad happens because of someone/something else	We were at the hands of nature as we waited for the severe windstorm to end.
Crocodile tears What does "Crocodile tears" mean?	Pretending to cry in an attempt to manipulate or exploit, phony tears.	OJ gave his testimony through crocodile tears. It was often thought that crocodiles shed tears that slid down into their mouths, moistening their food and making it easier for them to swallow. Hence the tears appear to be an expression of emotion but are in fact a means to make it easier to swallow (possibly the observer).
out of circulation What does "out of circulation" mean?	to be not active, to not join in what others are doing	He has a new girlfriend so he will be out of circulation for awhile.
crop up What does "crop up" mean?	to appear or happen unexpectedly	I will meet my friend early next week unless something crops up that keeps me busy.
control the purse strings What does "control the purse strings" mean?	to be in charge of the money in a business or a household	My sister controls the purse strings in her family.
Safe pair of hands What does "Safe pair of hands" mean?	A person who can be trusted to do something without causing any trouble is a safe pair of hands.

Red rag to a bull What does "Red rag to a bull" mean?	If something is a red rag to a bull, it is something that will inevitably make somebody angry or cross.
can't do anything with (someone or something) What does "can't do anything with (someone or something)" mean?	to be unable to manage or control someone or something	My sister is always complaining that she can't do anything with her daughter.
no holds barred What does "no holds barred" mean?	with no restraints	There were no holds barred during the debate between the politicians.
hot on (someone or something) What does "hot on (someone or something)" mean?	enthusiastic about someone or something	Recently, I am hot on some kinds of classical music.

American Idioms and Expressions

(not) Worth A Cent/dime/a Red Cent/a Plugged Nickel/two Cents Idiom