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