Meaning A way of asking what someone is thinking.
Usage Most common in Britain (although we don’t use pennies here any longer).
Example
- You’ve been gazing out the window with a wistful look for ages. A penny for your thoughts?
Pronunciation
Idiom
A penny for your thoughts
What does "A penny for your thoughts" mean?
A way of asking what someone is thinking.
A penny for your thoughts
The United Kingdom - 16th century.