WORTH-2
30 / 06 / 2009
WORTH-2: meaning and examples
Good morning. I hope you like our "new look".
Today we continue our look at expressions with the adjective worth.
Today's 1st expression is: for all somebody is worth
Meaning: with a lot of effort, energy and determination.
Example 1:
He is studying for all he is worth. He really wants to pass that exam.
Today's 2nd expression is: for what it is worth
Meaning: used to emphasize that what you are saying is only your own opinion or suggestion and may not be very helpful.
Example 2:
My idea, for what it's worth, is to finish this project before we start the next one.
Good-bye.
Today we continue our look at expressions with the adjective worth.
Today's 1st expression is: for all somebody is worth
Meaning: with a lot of effort, energy and determination.
Example 1:
He is studying for all he is worth. He really wants to pass that exam.
Today's 2nd expression is: for what it is worth
Meaning: used to emphasize that what you are saying is only your own opinion or suggestion and may not be very helpful.
Example 2:
My idea, for what it's worth, is to finish this project before we start the next one.
Good-bye.
