Phrase guide

that and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

A comment used to imply that either previously stated information, an ability, or an item, are of no value.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Examples

  • So you can name all the Chinese provinces? That and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Implying that a dollar is the cost for the coffee, leaving the other item worthless.