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
Webb[web]
Isoldei-ZOL-də (English), i-SOL-də (English), ee-ZAWL-du (German)English (Rare), German, Arthurian Romance
Bevin-Irish
Shobha-Indian, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi
Mikhailamə-KAY-ləEnglish (Rare)
FelicitÁS-Hungarian