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Definition |
something of no value or importance |
Examples |
1) That new movie was a waste of time, it didn't
add up to a can of beans in terms of value or importance. 2) I don't care what he says,
his opinion doesn't add up to a can of beans. |
Etymology |
The term thought to have originated in the
early 1900s, when a can of beans was a very inexpensive item. |
Synonyms |
amount to nothing, carry no weight, count
for little |
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