not worth a whistle
Worthless or pointless.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That old broken watch is not worth a whistle.”
“The cheap tool broke immediately, so I realized it was not worth a whistle.”
“Despite the elaborate marketing campaign, the product proved to be not worth a whistle once customers discovered its fundamental flaws.”
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all one's life's worth
A momentous matter; a very serious risk; a difficult task or situation.
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bells and whistles
Extra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.
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blow the whistle
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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clean as a whistle
Very clean.
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dime's worth
An insignificant amount
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make pigs and whistles of
To ruin (something); to make a severe mess of (something).
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money's worth
Satisfaction.
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not worth a brass farthing
Worth nothing or next to nothing.
Last updated August 10, 2026