penny

Phrases

be two (or ten) a penny

chiefly British be plentiful or easily obtained and consequently of little value.

pinch (or count or watch, one's) pennies

be careful about how much one spends:he is pinching pennies to save for a movie she’s been watching her pennies

in for a penny, in for a pound

used to express someone’s intention to complete an enterprise once it has been undertaken, however much time, effort, or money this entails.

look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves

proverb if you concentrate on saving small amounts of money, you’ll soon amass a large amount.

pennies from heaven

unexpected benefits, especially financial ones.

the penny dropped

informal, chiefly British used to indicate that someone has finally realized or understood something.

a penny for your thoughts

used to ask someone what they are thinking about.

a pretty penny

a considerable amount of money:old Sid charged a pretty penny for his services

spend a penny

see spend.