American Idioms and Expressions

Not Worth A Plugged Nickel Idiom

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not worth a plugged nickel
What does not worth a plugged nickel mean?
to be worthlessHis promise to pay back the money is not worth a plugged nickel.
not worth a plugged nickel
What does not worth a plugged nickel mean?
to be worthless His promise to pay back the money is not worth a plugged nickel.


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