The saying "a penny for your thoughts" is an English idiom simply asking what someone is thinking.
This idiom "a penny for
your thoughts" is used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person
appears pensive or conflicted.
For Example:
Noticing his
friend was sad, John asked, "A penny for your thoughts?"
...“One day, as your
ladyship was playing on the harpsichord to my master, Mr Jones was sitting in
the next room, and I thought he looked melancholy. 'La!' says I 'Mr Jones,
what's the matter? a penny for your thoughts' says I."...
--1749, Henry
Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, Book IV, chapter XIV.
This is the Idiom #18 in the List of 100 commonly used Idioms in everyday English (Top 100 famous Idioms). By introducing this list of notable idioms to English learners and ESL students as you, we believe that your English will sound more like a native and you can easily understand what native speakers are saying. Please like and share this list with your friends if you think it is helpful - the full list is here.
This is the Idiom #18 in the List of 100 commonly used Idioms in everyday English (Top 100 famous Idioms). By introducing this list of notable idioms to English learners and ESL students as you, we believe that your English will sound more like a native and you can easily understand what native speakers are saying. Please like and share this list with your friends if you think it is helpful - the full list is here.
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