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In English / Middle School | 2014-11-19

An idiom: "A penny is a lot of money if you haven't got one."

Asked by katethigpen

Answer (3)

The idiom "a penny is a lot of money if you haven't got one" means that to those people who have almost nothing will be able to appreciate what they currently have even the smallest thing available. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.

Answered by taskmasters | 2024-06-10

An idiom is a figure of speech that means something completely different than what the words or phrase actually state. For instance, โ€œbreak a legโ€ means good luck. What is meant by the saying โ€œa penny is a lot of money if you havenโ€™t got oneโ€ is that more value is always placed on what one doesnโ€™t have. For example, one will value water more if dying of thirst in the desert than one who has plenty of drinking water to spare.

Answered by MrRowland | 2024-06-11

The idiom "A penny is a lot of money if you haven't got one" reflects the idea that value is subjective and can depend on one's circumstances. It illustrates how people often value what they cannot have more than what they already possess. Thus, scarcity tends to increase the perceived worth of something.
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Answered by MrRowland | 2024-10-31