"that and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: Implying that a dollar is the cost for the coffee, leaving the other item worthless. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} that and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee
  1. (chiefly US) A comment used to imply that either previously stated information, an ability, or an item, are of no value. Tags: US Synonyms (that and a token will get you on the subway): 1 Synonyms (that and twenty-five cents will get you a cup of coffee): 1
    Sense id: en-that_and_a_dollar_will_get_you_a_cup_of_coffee-en-phrase-PZ5wTOGi Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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