tuppence

(one's) tuppence (worth)

One's ideas, opinions, or point of view. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. If anyone wants to hear Dr Sanders' tuppence worth about the anti-vaccination debate, you can tune in to his podcast this Friday. I'd just like to put in my tuppence worth before we finish up the meeting, if I may.

give (one's) tuppence (worth)

To share one's opinion, idea, or point of view, regardless of whether or not others want to hear it. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I find Jeff's husband a bit trying at times. He always has to give his tuppence, even when it's clear he knows nothing about what's being discussed. If I can just give my tuppence worth, I think the staff would really appreciate a bump in their pay, and productivity would increase as a result.

not care (a) tuppence

To not care in the slightest (about something or someone). Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I don't care a tuppence how you get it done, just make sure the deed to that estate is in my possession within a fortnight! I know that Jeremy Lawson has a crush on me, but to be honest I couldn't care tuppence for him.

not give (a) tuppence

To not care in the slightest (about something or someone). Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I don't give a tuppence how you get it done, just make sure the deed to that estate is in my possession within a fortnight! I know that Jeremy has a crush on me, but to be honest I couldn't give tuppence for him.

not matter tuppence

To not matter in the slightest; to be totally unimportant. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. It doesn't matter tuppence how you get it done, just make sure the deed to that estate is in my possession within a fortnight! She doesn't come from an upper class background, but it wouldn't matter tuppence whether she were the Queen of Sheba or a beggar in the street: I love her, and that's all I care about!

put in (one's) tuppence (worth)

To share one's opinion, idea, or point of view, regardless of whether or not others want to hear it. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I find Jeff's husband a bit trying at times. He always has to put in his tuppence, even when it's clear he knows nothing about what's being discussed. If I can just put in my tuppence worth, I think the staff would really appreciate a bump in their pay, and productivity would increase as a result.

tuppence

1. A variant spelling of "two pence," it can refer to two pennies, or to a British coin with a value of two pennies. Primarily heard in UK. You don't have to pay me back—that thing was so cheap, it practically cost just a tuppence.

2. An insignificant amount of something. Typically used in negative sentences. I don't give a tuppence what that ridiculous woman thinks! If he doesn't come to my show tonight, I'll know he doesn't give a tuppence about me.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

not care/give ˈtuppence for/about somebody/something

(old-fashioned, British English, informal) think somebody/something is not important; not care about somebody/something: She loves him, but he doesn’t care tuppence for her. The police don’t give tuppence for our rights.

Tuppence is an old word meaning ‘two pence’.

See also: care, give, not, somebody, something, tuppence

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

(one's) tuppence (worth)
(one's) twopence (worth)
twopence
your two penn'orth
(one's) two penn'orth
orth
penn
(one's) two pennies (worth)
not give (a) tuppence
not care (a) tuppence

References in periodicals archive

Tuppence ran to her with his wee tail wagging and jumped up at her - thankfully it was a happy ending."

Mum orders pizza. . . . but ends up with a dog; HAPPY 'TAIL' Tuppence is found after going missing for 15 hours

"You have lipstick on your collar and you reek of perfume," although perhaps failing to add: "And they're not your own." Tuppence blasts her hungover husband: "And where's your wedding ring?" Turning out his pockets sheepishly, Tommy then looks off into the middle distance in the way blokes do when they feel something deeply.

The spy who left me in the cold

She said: "Tuppence is an intensely curious, quick-witted and adventurous character, who quite often leaps before she looks.

Raine falls for crime; Call the Midwife actress Jessica has fallen in love with her new character, sleuthing 1950s housewife Tuppence, in two Agatha Christie adventures

I think Tommy's punching above his weight with Tuppence. She's an incredible catch; very glamorous, intelligent and forthright.

Tuppence is much more heroic than Tommy; 7 TV treats of the week Tommy (David/Walliams) and Tuppence (Jessica Raine) make a run for it

One time, we were unloading the car when I saw Tuppence up the street.

Other cheek: the distinguishing characteristic of Christianity may be forgiveness

"Both Tuppence and Jake still recognise me, Jake will come down every now and again to say hello.

Keeping our dad's dream alive; Zoo has welcomed 8m visitors

He sends Tommy on a top secret mission, which he cannot even tell Tuppence about.

TV CHOICE

PARTNERS IN CRIME (Tomorrow, BBC1, 9pm) IT'S the first episode of a second three-part adventure for crimesolving couple Tommy and Tuppence. Major Carter realises there could be a leak in the department and is not sure who to trust.

ONES TO WATCH ON THE BOX THIS WEEK

Jessica was perfect as the Joyce Grenfell-type figure of Tuppence. Full of Girl Guide vim.

Watchit; A week on the box with Saturday's Rick Fulton

The problem with bringing Agatha Christie's Tommy and Tuppence stories to screen is that she wrote them between the 1920s to the 1970s and the characters age within that time.

Agatha Christie will always thrill; David Walliams stars in the BBC's upcoming adaptation of Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime and talks about being a lifelong Christie fan, punching above his weight and James Bond fantasies..

DAMON SMITH SPOOKS: THE GREATER GOOD (15) Starring: Kit Harington, Peter Firth, Elyes Gabel, Tuppence Middleton, Lara Pulver, Jennifer Ehle, David Harewood, Tim McInnerny Director: Bharat Nalluri Duration: 104 mins DURING a nine-year run on BBC One, Spooks thrilled viewers with the morally conflicted escapades of members of Section D of MI5, including one gruesome death sequence involving a deep fat fryer that sparked a deluge of complaints.

Spy game that plays out well on big screen; film review

After a fire kills her best friend and leaves her both disfigured and suffering from amnesia, Micky (Tuppence Middleton) attempts to rebuild her life in London.

TRAP FOR CINDERELLA (15)

Tuppence Middleton plays beautiful young heiress Micky, who loses her memory after being hurt in a fire that has killed her childhood friend Domenica (Alexandra Roach).

Tuppence is not our bag; NOW SHOWING

BY "Tuppence is tuppence," he says in a bid to justify the thoroughly mean and tasteless act.

Christmas cracker; Jim Carrey steals the show in remake of Dickens' tale Scrooge

DAVID Walliams and Call The Midwives' Jessica Raine played crime-solving couple Tommy and Tuppence Beresford in Agatha Christie's Partners In Crime on BBC1.

You're smarter for10; MARION MCMULLEN finds out whodunnit as fans pick the best Agatha Christie novel in the world

词组	tuppence
释义	tuppence (one's) tuppence (worth) One's ideas, opinions, or point of view. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. If anyone wants to hear Dr Sanders' tuppence worth about the anti-vaccination debate, you can tune in to his podcast this Friday. I'd just like to put in my tuppence worth before we finish up the meeting, if I may. See also: tuppence give (one's) tuppence (worth) To share one's opinion, idea, or point of view, regardless of whether or not others want to hear it. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I find Jeff's husband a bit trying at times. He always has to give his tuppence, even when it's clear he knows nothing about what's being discussed. If I can just give my tuppence worth, I think the staff would really appreciate a bump in their pay, and productivity would increase as a result. See also: give, tuppence not care (a) tuppence To not care in the slightest (about something or someone). Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I don't care a tuppence how you get it done, just make sure the deed to that estate is in my possession within a fortnight! I know that Jeremy Lawson has a crush on me, but to be honest I couldn't care tuppence for him. See also: care, not, tuppence not give (a) tuppence To not care in the slightest (about something or someone). Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I don't give a tuppence how you get it done, just make sure the deed to that estate is in my possession within a fortnight! I know that Jeremy has a crush on me, but to be honest I couldn't give tuppence for him. See also: give, not, tuppence not matter tuppence To not matter in the slightest; to be totally unimportant. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. It doesn't matter tuppence how you get it done, just make sure the deed to that estate is in my possession within a fortnight! She doesn't come from an upper class background, but it wouldn't matter tuppence whether she were the Queen of Sheba or a beggar in the street: I love her, and that's all I care about! See also: matter, not, tuppence put in (one's) tuppence (worth) To share one's opinion, idea, or point of view, regardless of whether or not others want to hear it. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I find Jeff's husband a bit trying at times. He always has to put in his tuppence, even when it's clear he knows nothing about what's being discussed. If I can just put in my tuppence worth, I think the staff would really appreciate a bump in their pay, and productivity would increase as a result. See also: put, tuppence tuppence 1. A variant spelling of "two pence," it can refer to two pennies, or to a British coin with a value of two pennies. Primarily heard in UK. You don't have to pay me back—that thing was so cheap, it practically cost just a tuppence. 2. An insignificant amount of something. Typically used in negative sentences. I don't give a tuppence what that ridiculous woman thinks! If he doesn't come to my show tonight, I'll know he doesn't give a tuppence about me. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. not care/give ˈtuppence for/about somebody/something (old-fashioned, British English, informal) think somebody/something is not important; not care about somebody/something: She loves him, but he doesn’t care tuppence for her. The police don’t give tuppence for our rights. Tuppence is an old word meaning ‘two pence’. See also: care, give, not, somebody, something, tuppence Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: (one's) tuppence (worth) (one's) twopence (worth) twopence your two penn'orth (one's) two penn'orth orth penn (one's) two pennies (worth) not give (a) tuppence not care (a) tuppence References in periodicals archive Tuppence ran to her with his wee tail wagging and jumped up at her - thankfully it was a happy ending." Mum orders pizza. . . . but ends up with a dog; HAPPY 'TAIL' Tuppence is found after going missing for 15 hours "You have lipstick on your collar and you reek of perfume," although perhaps failing to add: "And they're not your own." Tuppence blasts her hungover husband: "And where's your wedding ring?" Turning out his pockets sheepishly, Tommy then looks off into the middle distance in the way blokes do when they feel something deeply. The spy who left me in the cold She said: "Tuppence is an intensely curious, quick-witted and adventurous character, who quite often leaps before she looks. Raine falls for crime; Call the Midwife actress Jessica has fallen in love with her new character, sleuthing 1950s housewife Tuppence, in two Agatha Christie adventures I think Tommy's punching above his weight with Tuppence. She's an incredible catch; very glamorous, intelligent and forthright. Tuppence is much more heroic than Tommy; 7 TV treats of the week Tommy (David/Walliams) and Tuppence (Jessica Raine) make a run for it One time, we were unloading the car when I saw Tuppence up the street. Other cheek: the distinguishing characteristic of Christianity may be forgiveness "Both Tuppence and Jake still recognise me, Jake will come down every now and again to say hello. Keeping our dad's dream alive; Zoo has welcomed 8m visitors He sends Tommy on a top secret mission, which he cannot even tell Tuppence about. TV CHOICE PARTNERS IN CRIME (Tomorrow, BBC1, 9pm) IT'S the first episode of a second three-part adventure for crimesolving couple Tommy and Tuppence. Major Carter realises there could be a leak in the department and is not sure who to trust. ONES TO WATCH ON THE BOX THIS WEEK Jessica was perfect as the Joyce Grenfell-type figure of Tuppence. Full of Girl Guide vim. Watchit; A week on the box with Saturday's Rick Fulton The problem with bringing Agatha Christie's Tommy and Tuppence stories to screen is that she wrote them between the 1920s to the 1970s and the characters age within that time. Agatha Christie will always thrill; David Walliams stars in the BBC's upcoming adaptation of Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime and talks about being a lifelong Christie fan, punching above his weight and James Bond fantasies.. DAMON SMITH SPOOKS: THE GREATER GOOD (15) Starring: Kit Harington, Peter Firth, Elyes Gabel, Tuppence Middleton, Lara Pulver, Jennifer Ehle, David Harewood, Tim McInnerny Director: Bharat Nalluri Duration: 104 mins DURING a nine-year run on BBC One, Spooks thrilled viewers with the morally conflicted escapades of members of Section D of MI5, including one gruesome death sequence involving a deep fat fryer that sparked a deluge of complaints. Spy game that plays out well on big screen; film review After a fire kills her best friend and leaves her both disfigured and suffering from amnesia, Micky (Tuppence Middleton) attempts to rebuild her life in London. TRAP FOR CINDERELLA (15) Tuppence Middleton plays beautiful young heiress Micky, who loses her memory after being hurt in a fire that has killed her childhood friend Domenica (Alexandra Roach). Tuppence is not our bag; NOW SHOWING BY "Tuppence is tuppence," he says in a bid to justify the thoroughly mean and tasteless act. Christmas cracker; Jim Carrey steals the show in remake of Dickens' tale Scrooge DAVID Walliams and Call The Midwives' Jessica Raine played crime-solving couple Tommy and Tuppence Beresford in Agatha Christie's Partners In Crime on BBC1. You're smarter for10; MARION MCMULLEN finds out whodunnit as fans pick the best Agatha Christie novel in the world
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