"Two cents"

"Two cents" is a self-deprecating way of offering a personal opinion, framed as if it may not be worth much.

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How "Two cents" shows up at work

The intern's rhetorical hedge before saying something they actually believe. At its best, it signals humility. At its most frequent, it's a way of saying "here is my opinion" while preemptively excusing it from scrutiny.

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For what it's worth, my two cents is that we should test before we launch.

Plain English

My opinion is that we should test before we launch.

Corporate Rank: Intern · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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