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two cents

idiom
Meaning

One's opinion or thoughts.


Examples
SIMPLE

Can I give my two cents on this idea?

CONTEXTUAL

Before we decide, I'd like to throw in my two cents about the budget.

COMPLEX

The professor, having listened in silence for an hour, finally offered his two cents, gently dismantling the student's entire argument.

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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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  8. 08

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Last updated April 17, 2026