I heard someone saying '2 bobs worth' in a conversation, and I'm not sure what it means. Is it some kind of slang or expression? I'm curious to know the origin and meaning of this phrase.
6 answers
Davide
Sun Nov 17 2024
The phrase "two bob" has been used to describe something of little value.
KimonoElegance
Sun Nov 17 2024
It is often said that something "is not worth two bob" to indicate its uselessness.
lucas_lewis_inventor
Sun Nov 17 2024
Variations of the theme exist, such as "useful as a two bob watch," which means not very useful.
CryptoChieftain
Sun Nov 17 2024
Another variation is "two bob's worth," which refers to an opinion or statement that is not highly valued.
Giulia
Sat Nov 16 2024
Sometimes, "two bob's worth" is modernized to "ten cent's worth," maintaining the same meaning.