Meaning of 'Turn up like a bad penny'
What does the saying 'Turn up like a bad penny' mean?
Idiom: Turn up like a bad penny
Meaning:
If someone turns up like a bad penny, they go somewhere where they are not wanted.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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