info. about my 2 cents

I am not able to find information regarding the theory behind 'worth my 2 cents'. What is it all about and what is it's history? What is the main phenoumenon behind saying it?

I am just curious in knowing about it.

Thanks.

Its just a saying you completely nutty madman!!!!

American: "My 2 Cents Worth"

British: "Put my penny in"

Chinese "Eat my labrador"

There is no mythical magical history behind it. Its just a slang saying.

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Originally posted here by UrDaddy
I am not able to find information regarding the theory behind 'worth my 2 cents'. What is it all about and what is it's history? What is the main phenoumenon behind saying it?

I am just curious in knowing about it.

Thanks.

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This is what I found regarding your question, I do not know if anyone else can confirm this.


Meaning
Offer an opinion.
Origin
Poker games often required a small bet to be made by a new player before they could join the game. Notionally offering two cents (or two bits) late came to be used as a way of entering your opinion in a conversation

http:// phrases.shu.ac.uk/meanings/393950.html

I'm just curious...why the interest in slang sayings? Cool thought. Are there any other ones you are interested in learning about?

Thanks guys for provinding the information. I really appreciate that.

But what about a penny for my thoughts?? :)

bludgeon,

Would you really sell your thoughts that cheaply? :p

Although it all depens on which one of your thoughts you get for that price :)

Cheers,

BrainStop