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Two Cents

A view or an Opinion about something; what one thinks about something

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  • This particular expression emerged in the late 19th from poker game. Two cent was at least required to bet in a game of poker. Now, if you’re putting “two cents” in a conversion then you probably are giving your opinion or thoughts about something. However, there’s a possibility that one would tell you to keep your two cents away because he or she might not be interested in your opinion.
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I’m surely not interested to argue right now rather you should your two cents to yourself.

Submitted on February 25, 2019

Additional definitions for 'Two Cents':

two centsA nearly worthless amount, alluding to placing a copper penny on each of the eyelids of a pauper's or slave's body before burial.
two centsOne's opinion or thoughts.
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