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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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is just a funny way of asking what you are thinking about, as if you are going to pay them a penny for each thought.
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'a penny for your thoughts' what does it mean?
It is just a way of asking somebody what they are thinking.
What idiom means asking what someone is thinking?
penny for your thoughts
Etymology of put your 2 cents in?
a penny for your thoughts, 2 cents for your opinion
How do you spell thoughts and what does it mean?
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).
What are naked thoughts?
Naked thoughts would mean your feelings or thoughts with no embellishment or additions, just plain and simple.
'a penny for your thoughts' what does it mean?
It is just a way of asking somebody what they are thinking.
What does penny mean?
a penny means that it is a kind of coin that is worth 1 cent.
Why do you put your two cents in when it is only a penny for your thoughts What happens to the other penny?
One penny is for my thoughts (thoughts normally kept to self), the second is for me to share my opinion outloud.
What does penny for your thoughts means in idiomatic expression?
"Penny for your thoughts" means "I would like you to tell me what you are thinking about"
What are the release dates for A Penny for Your Thoughts - 2012?
A Penny for Your Thoughts - 2012 was released on: USA: 8 August 2012
What actors and actresses appeared in Penny for Your Thoughts - 2012?
The cast of Penny for Your Thoughts - 2012 includes: Angie Inwards as Woman
What actors and actresses appeared in Penny for Your Thoughts - 1970?
The cast of Penny for Your Thoughts - 1970 includes: Patrick Allen as Himself - Commentator
What actors and actresses appeared in A Penny for Your Thoughts - 2011?
The cast of A Penny for Your Thoughts - 2011 includes: Farida Miloudi as Nicole Karim Theilgaard as Scott
Who are the artists who sang a penny for your thoughts?
Blue Magic
What are the release dates for Bob - 1992 Penny for Your Thoughts 1-4?
Bob - 1992 Penny for Your Thoughts 1-4 was released on: USA: 16 October 1992
What is idyoms?
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."
What idiom means asking what someone is thinking?
penny for your thoughts
