penny for your thoughts



penny for your thoughts

A phrase said when one is trying to find out what another person is thinking. You've been awfully quiet tonight, honey—a penny for your thoughts?
See also: penny, thought

penny for your thoughts

Prov. What are you thinking about?; I would give you a penny if you tell me your thoughts. Noticing that Janet looked pensive, Bill said, "A penny for your thoughts!" You seem very pleased with yourself today. A penny for your thoughts!
See also: penny, thought

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Amarjeet-Indian (Sikh)
Narinder-Indian (Sikh)
Hakan-Turkish
Sigge-Swedish
LizLIZEnglish
Safirasah-FEE-rahEsperanto