give two cents
Example Sentences
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Doc did the majority of the talking, but he opened the floor for everybody to give two cents.
From Newsweek • Mar. 13, 2010
The meat-man did indeed give two cents apiece for quails, and he invited Jack to bring as many more as he could get.
From St. Nicholas, Vol. 5, No. 2, December, 1877 by Various
"Yes," said he, "they do, and I wouldn't give two cents on the dollar for such as don't."
From John March, Southerner by Cable, George W.
"They will not give two cents a week," said Mrs. Miller.
From Four Girls at Chautauqua by Pansy
"I wouldn't give two cents for children that didn't get into mischief all the time."
From The Outdoor Girls at Bluff Point Or a Wreck and a Rescue by Hope, Laura Lee