Two Cents Worth Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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two cents worth What does two cents worth mean?	an opinion (that is not asked for)	My friend is always talking and I never have a chance to put in my two cents worth.
two cents (worth) What does two cents (worth) mean?	one's comments or opinion	I gave my two cents worth when my supervisor asked me for my opinion.
two cents worth What does two cents worth mean?	an opinion (that is not asked for)	My friend is always talking and I never have a chance to put in my two cents worth.
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buy (something) for a song What does "buy (something) for a song" mean?	to buy something cheaply	I was able to buy my first house for a song.

a yoke around (someone's) neck What does "a yoke around (someone's) neck" mean?	a burden for someone, something that oppresses people	The legal problems of my friend were a yoke around his neck. Shoulder Idioms
eat one`s cake and have it too What does "eat one`s cake and have it too" mean?	to use or spend something and still keep it, to have something both ways	The man refuses to give up anything and he always wants to eat his cake and have it too.
a square deal What does "a square deal" mean?	a fair and honest transaction	I always receive a square deal when I do business with the local shops in my area.
bring (something) on What does "bring (something) on" mean?	to cause something to develop rapidly	I do not know what brought on his anger but you should avoid him until he calms down.
call for (someone or something) What does "call for (someone or something)" mean?	to require something, to need the services of someone	Our problems with the toilet call for a good plumber.
carve out a niche (for a product) What does "carve out a niche (for a product)" mean?	to create a speciality or product or market that nobody else has	The company was able to carve out a niche for their product among university students.
under one`s belt What does "under one`s belt" mean?	in one`s experience or possession, gained by effort and skill	Now that I have some job experience under my belt I will have more chances to apply for a better job.

High-wire act What does "High-wire act" mean?	A high-wire act is a dangerous or risky strategy, plan, task, etc.
Your name is mud What does "Your name is mud" mean?	If someone's name is mud, then they have a bad reputation.
In the clink What does "In the clink" mean?	(UK) If someone is in the clink, they are in prison.
made for each other What does "made for each other" mean?	two people who get along extremely well	two people who get along extremely wellAlthough we had some differences we got along very well together and seemed to be made for each other.
face value (of something) What does "face value (of something)" mean?	the official value or worth of something	Although the face value of the postage stamp was very low it sold at the auction for much money.
as busy as a one-armed paperhanger What does "as busy as a one-armed paperhanger" mean?	very busy	I was as busy as a one-armed paperhanger during the last two weeks.

American Idioms and Expressions

Two Cents Worth Idiom

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