twopenn
add (one's) two penn'orth
To share one's opinion, idea, or point of view, regardless of whether or not others want to hear it. ("Penn'orth" is a contraction of "pennies' worth.") Primarily heard in UK. I find Jeff's husband a bit trying at times. He always has to add his two penn'orth, even when it's clear he knows nothing about what's being discussed. If I can just add my two penn'orth, I think the staff would really appreciate a bump in their pay, and productivity would increase as a result.
See also: add, two
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
add (or put in) your twopenn'orth
contribute your opinion. informalThe literal meaning of twopenn'orth is ‘an amount of something that is worth or costs two pence’; by extension it can also be used to mean ‘a small or insignificant amount of something’.
See also: add
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- add
- add (one's) two penn'orth
- add your twopenn'orth
- give (one's) two pennies (worth)
- give (one's) two penn'orth
- put in (one's) two pennies (worth)
- stick in (one's) two penn'orth
- put in (one's) twopence (worth)
- put in (one's) tuppence (worth)
- give (one's) tuppence (worth)