for what it's worth

for what it's worth

Whether or not it's significant or useful. Said of a statement that one acknowledges may not be considered helpful by the listener. I'm sorry to hear you lost your job. For what it's worth, I think you made the right choice confronting your boss. Well, I really like the color of paint you chose, for what it's worth. Don't take Mom's criticism too seriously.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

for what it's worth

see under for all one is worth.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

for ˌwhat it’s ˈworth

(spoken) used to emphasize that what you are saying is only your opinion or suggestion and may not be very helpful: That’s my opinion, for what it’s worth. This is the first drawing I made, for what it’s worth.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

for what it's worth

Even though it may not be important or valuable: Here's my advice, for what it's worth.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

for what it's worth

For whatever value or merit it seems to have (to you). This expression, which normally precedes the expression of one’s opinion on a controversial topic, implies that the listener may not think much of it, but there it is, anyway. “The fact is so peculiar that I insert it here for what it may be worth,” wrote Frank Harris in his autobiography, My Life and Loves (1922), long banned in America and England.
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The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • not for a second
  • not for a minute
  • not for a moment
  • aint
  • ain't
  • not for a/one minute/moment/second/instant
  • not for a instant
  • by no means
  • not by any means
  • aren