two pennies to rub together
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English
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Pronunciation
1.2
Noun
1.2.1
Usage notes
1.2.2
Synonyms
1.3
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Noun
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two
pennies
to
rub
together
pl
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plural only
)
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idiomatic
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A minimal amount of
money
to live on; any money at all.
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Generally used in negative constructions, using either
without
or the verb
have
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Synonyms
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two ha'pennies for a penny
See also
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not have a pot to piss in
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