Idiom 'A Penny for Your Thoughts'

source: Twominute English     2013年6月30日
The idiom 'a penny for your thoughts' is a way to ask somebody what they are thinking about. This idiom is also used when somebody wants to know about one's point of view or idea.
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0:18 ''A penny for your thoughts'' is an idiom used to ask what somebody is thinking about.
0:23 However it does not mean that I will give him a real penny for telling me his thoughts, right?
0:30 This is an idiom Brenda, idioms never mean what they say.
0:34 It means that you are actually interested in his ideas or you are willing to listen to him. A penny for your thoughts, Brenda!
0:42 Oh! Well, I was thinking if this is used more often when someone is in a deep thought or in trouble.
0:51 That's right. It is a polite way of asking somebody what they are thinking about if he or she is quiet for a long time.
0:59 Yes, it also means that you are requesting somebody to give his or her opinion. Am I correct? A penny for your thoughts!
1:09 You are right, but don't you think I deserve more for my precious thoughts?
1:14 Oh C'mon, Tony! I won't give you even a penny anyway!
1:21 Just Kidding! Okay, let's listen to some conversations now.
1:30 A penny for your thoughts Jack, you look troubled.
1:34 It's nothing, Anna. I just want to be alone for a moment.
1:38 C'mon Jack! You can tell me.
1:40 I want to join the Army, but my mom won't allow me.
1:45 That's what's bothering you so much?
1:47 Yeah! You may think that's not worth a penny but it's important to me.
1:53 I understand, but you shouldn't worry so much!
2:02 Our beach has become so dirty.
2:05 It's become a busy tourist attraction.
2:08 How do you feel about the tourists? A penny for your thoughts?
2:13 Sure, tourism is good, but we still need to take care of the beach.
2:23 Hey Anna. You look upset. A penny for thoughts, my dear.
2:27 Oh, it's nothing. But now you made me remember a song that I love.
2:32 Hmm... Really? Which one?
2:35 'Lavender' by Marillion. There's a part that goes exactly like this: ''a penny for your thoughts, my dear''.
2:42 I see! Sorry but I never heard of it.
2:46 It's a lovely song!
2:51 A penny for your thoughts, Brenda!
2:57 A penny for your thoughts Jack, you look troubled.
3:05 A penny for your thoughts?
3:10 A penny for thoughts, my dear.