pennyworth

put in (one's) two pennyworth

To share one's opinion, idea, or point of view, regardless of whether or not others want to hear it. ("Pennyworth" is a contraction of "pennies' worth.") Primarily heard in UK. Jeff always has to put in his two pennyworth, even when it's clear he knows nothing about what's being discussed. If I can just put in my two pennyworth, I think the staff would really appreciate a bump in their pay, and productivity would increase as a result.
See also: pennyworth, put, two
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

put in your two ˈpennyworth/ˈpenn’orth

(British English) (American English put in your two ˈcents’ worth) (informal) give your opinion about something, even if other people do not want to hear it: I expect you’ve already made up your mind, but I’ll put in my two pennyworth anyway. The public will get a chance to put in their two cents’ worth at a public hearing.
See also: pennyworth, put, two
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • (one's) true colours
  • about/on your person
  • at (one's) fingertips
  • at fingertips
  • at one's fingertips
  • at your fingertips
  • at somebody's expense
  • at someone's expense
  • at expense
  • at (one's) expense
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