penny
/ˈpɛni/
noun7
verb3
forms
pennied · pennying · pennies · pence · pens
Phrases with penny
- a pound to a pennyVery likely; almost certainly.
- bad pennyA person or thing which is unpleasant, disreputable, or otherwise unwanted, especially one which repeatedly appears at inopportune times.
- penny for your thoughtsUsed to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted.
- penny in the fuseboxAn improvised repair made with no regard for safety.
- penny pincherOne who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.
- penny weddingA wedding at which the guests contribute payments in order to fund the event and to benefit the newly-married couple.
- penny wise and pound foolishPrudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.
- pretty pennyChiefly preceded by a: a considerable amount of money; a high income or price.
- ten a pennySo common as to be practically or almost worthless.
- two a pennyvery common; cheap
- two ha'pennies for a pennyAny money whatsoever.
- worth every pennyCompletely worth the money paid for it.