worth a cent . worth a cent {adj. phr.} Worth anything; of any value. — Used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. The book was old and it was not worth a cent. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: W Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry