[put] in {one's} two pennyworth
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to express one's opinion, even if it is not asked for
- The customer put in his two pennyworth about the new store policy, even though no one asked for his opinion.
- The politician put in her two pennyworth about the debate, even though she was not a member of the panel.
- The armchair quarterback put in his two pennyworth about the play call, even though he was sitting at home watching the game on TV.
- The know-it-all put in their two pennyworth into every conversation, even when no one asked for it.
- The unsolicited advice from the stranger put my two pennyworth into perspective.