give (one's) two penn'orth



give (one's) two penn'orth

To share one's opinion, idea, or point of view, regardless of whether or not others want to hear it. ("Penn'orth" is a contraction of "pennies' worth.") Primarily heard in UK. I find Jeff's husband a bit trying at times. He always has to give his two penn'orth, even when it's clear he knows nothing about what's being discussed. If I can just give my two penn'orth, I think the staff would really appreciate a bump in their pay, and productivity would increase as a result.
See also: give, two

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HayleighHAY-leeEnglish (Modern)
CodyKO-deeEnglish, Irish
Maitland-English (Rare)
Susannasoo-ZAHN-nah (Italian), SOO-sahn-nah (Finnish), soo-ZAN-ə (English)Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Dutch, English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Old Church Slavic
Yvonneee-VON (French), i-VAWN (English), ee-VAWN (German)French, English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Borislavbah-ree-SLAHF (Russian)Bulgarian, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Russian, Medieval Slavic