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British slang
Very common and therefore of little value.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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two-a-penny means Very common and therefore of little value. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"two-a-penny" means Very common and therefore of little value. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
An informal, typically American, restaurant that serves a wide range of inexpensive food
A tiny, inexpensive room, typically rented by students or those with low income (very s...
A cheap, informal cafe, especially one serving fried food
An informal or cheap restaurant or establishment.
A nap or a short sleep.
Obvious, too noticeable â or someone being snitched on
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