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not worth a brass farthing

idiom

Worth nothing or next to nothing.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all one's life's worth

    A momentous matter; a very serious risk; a difficult task or situation.

  2. 02

    bow-legged wi' brass

    Wealthy; having lots of money.

  3. 03

    brass ceiling

    An unwritten, uncodified barrier to promotion or progression for women in law enforcement or the military.

  4. 04

    brass farthing

    Something worthless or of small value.

  5. 05

    brass monkey

    Very cold.

  6. 06

    brass monkeys

    Very cold.

  7. 07

    brass neck

    Gall, shamelessness, cheek.

  8. 08

    dime's worth

    An insignificant amount

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