Meaning of 'Not have two pennies to rub together'
What does the saying 'Not have two pennies to rub together' mean?
Idiom: Not have two pennies to rub together
Meaning:
If someone hasn't got two pennies to rub together, they are very poor indeed.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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