It is just a way of asking somebody what they are thinking.
This expression is used when asking a musing or pensive person what they are thinking. It probably originated when a penny was worth something - perhaps a loaf of bread - and indicated that you were curious enough of their musings to pay for the thoughts.
penny for your thoughts
a penny for your thoughts, 2 cents for your opinion
That is the correct spelling of the word "thoughts". It can mean the subjects you are thinking about (your own mental activity) or your opinions (e.g. your thoughts on a subject).
Naked thoughts would mean your feelings or thoughts with no embellishment or additions, just plain and simple.
a penny means that it is a kind of coin that is worth 1 cent.
One penny is for my thoughts (thoughts normally kept to self), the second is for me to share my opinion outloud.
"Penny for your thoughts" means "I would like you to tell me what you are thinking about"
A Penny for Your Thoughts - 2012 was released on: USA: 8 August 2012
The cast of Penny for Your Thoughts - 2012 includes: Angie Inwards as Woman
The cast of Penny for Your Thoughts - 1970 includes: Patrick Allen as Himself - Commentator
This expression is used when asking a musing or pensive person what they are thinking. It probably originated when a penny was worth something - perhaps a loaf of bread - and indicated that you were curious enough of their musings to pay for the thoughts.
The cast of A Penny for Your Thoughts - 2011 includes: Farida Miloudi as Nicole Karim Theilgaard as Scott
Blue Magic
Bob - 1992 Penny for Your Thoughts 1-4 was released on: USA: 16 October 1992
An expression or phrase that is understood, but doesn't litterally mean verbatim what it says, for example: "A penny for your thoughts" or "A day late and a dollar short."
penny for your thoughts