penny for your thoughts
English
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL. IPA(key): /ˈpɛn.i fɔː jɔː ˈθɔːts/, /ˈpɛn.i fəː jəː ˈθɔːts/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL. IPA(key): /ˈpɛn.i fɔɹ jʊɹ ˈθɑts/, /ˈpɛn.i fɔɹ jʊɹ ˈθɔts/, /ˈpɛn.i fɚ jɚ ˈθɑts/
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Phrase
- (idiomatic) Used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted.
- 1749, Henry Fielding, chapter XIV, in The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, volumes (please specify |volume=I to VI), London: A[ndrew] Millar, […], →OCLC, book IV:
- One day, as your ladyship was playing on the harpsichord to my master, Mr Jones was sitting in the next room, and methought he looked melancholy. La! says I, Mr Jones, what's the matter? a penny for your thoughts, says I.
Translations
inquiry into the thoughts
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