Red Cent (Noun)
Meaning
Something of little value; "his promise is not worth a damn"; "not worth one red cent"; "not worth shucks".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- After two months, the expensive training program proved not to be worth one red cent, and he ended up with a huge student loan.
- I'm not sure if this antique vase is authentic, but even if it's real, it's probably not worth one red cent to most collectors.
- Given the lack of demand, the old factory's equipment is not worth one red cent anymore and should be scrapped.
- The shares are being sold for pennies on the dollar, and the company's promise of dividends is not worth one red cent at this point.
- I'm convinced the fancy shoes are overpriced; they're not worth one red cent more than the basic model, if you ask me.