penny for your thoughts

短语
中文释义
英 /ˈpɛn.i fɔː jɔː ˈθɔːts/|/ˈpɛn.i fəː jəː ˈθɔːts/    美 /ˈpɛn.i fɔɹ jʊɹ ˈθɑts/|/ˈpɛn.i fɔɹ jʊɹ ˈθɔts/|/ˈpɛn.i fɚ jɚ ˈθɑts/

英文释义

短语
  1. Used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted. idiomatic
    — One day, as your ladyship was playing on the harpsichord to my master, Mr Jones was sitting in the next room, and methought he looked melancholy. La! says I, Mr Jones, what's the matter? a penny for your thoughts, says I.
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