💭 Penny for Your Thoughts, A
A penny for your thoughts: What are you thinking about? This expression was first stated early in the sixteenth century and included in John Heywood’s 1546 proverb collection. A penny may no longer be worth much, but this expression, much repeated over the centuries, survives nevertheless.
Synonyms & Related Terms:
- What’s on your mind?
- Spill the beans
- Tell me your secrets
- Share your thoughts
Antonyms:
- Cat got your tongue?
- Keeping mum
- No comment
- Tight-lipped
Humor-filled Quotes:
“When you ask ‘a penny for your thoughts’ and get someone’s opinion, that’s one heck of a return on investment!” – Penny Wisely
“Being asked ‘a penny for your thoughts’ is inflation at its finest. Imagine if thoughts were only worth a dime today!” – Coin Fetti
Proverbs:
- “Speech is silver, silence is golden.”
- “Still waters run deep.”
Suggested Literature, Songs, and Movies:
- Book: The Book of Proverbs by John Heywood (1546)
- Song: “Penny for Your Thoughts” by Tavares
- Movie: Inception (2010) - Explore depths of thoughts within thoughts!
Inspirational Farewell Thought:
“An open mind blossoms with every penny’s worth of shared thoughts. Never underestimate the value of your thoughts; they could be the currency to someone’s inspiration.”
Fondly, Allegra Witsworth
### Which of these is a classic expression for inquiring about someone's thoughts?
- [x] A penny for your thoughts
- [ ] A quarter for your secrets
- [ ] A dollar for a dream
- [ ] A nickel for a pickle
> **Explanation:** "A penny for your thoughts" is a classic idiom asking someone to share what they are thinking. The rest are whimsical and fun, but nonsensical.
### True or False: The expression 'a penny for your thoughts' was first recorded in the sixteenth century.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True! This idiom was first stated in the early 1500s and was included in John Heywood’s 1546 proverb collection.
### Which phrase is equivalent to 'a penny for your thoughts'?
- [ ] Sweep the floor with ideas
- [x] What's on your mind?
- [ ] Gather a thought bouquet
- [ ] Brain drizzle
> **Explanation:** "What's on your mind?" is a common way to ask someone about their thoughts or feelings, making it equivalent to "a penny for your thoughts."
### Choose the odd one out:
- [ ] What's on your mind?
- [ ] A penny for your thoughts
- [x] Batten down the hatches
- [ ] Spill the beans
> **Explanation:** "Batten down the hatches" is about preparing for trouble, whereas the others are about asking someone to share their thoughts or feelings.
