Put in your two cents’ worth

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To share your opinion or give your advice on a matter, especially in a discussion.

Everyone in the meeting was asked to put in their two cents' worth about the marketing strategies.
Visual representation of "put in your two cents’ worth" - To share your opinion or give your advice on a matter, especially in a discussion.

Often appears as...

  • he put in his two cents worth
  • she didn’t put in her two cents worth

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Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

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Casual Expression

Used in informal settings among friends, colleagues, or in casual conversation.

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At the family dinner, everyone put in their two cents’ worth about the wedding plans.
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Small Contribution

Implies that the speaker's input is just a minor addition to the discussion.

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I may not be an expert, but let me put in my two cents' worth on the issue.
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Not Forceful

Suggests offering an opinion without intending to be aggressive or domineering.

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Can I put in my two cents' worth? I think we should reconsider our plan.
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