"two pennies to rub together" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-two pennies to rub together.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} two pennies to rub together pl (plural only)
  1. (idiomatic) A minimal amount of money to live on; any money at all. Tags: idiomatic, plural, plural-only Synonyms: two ha'pennies for a penny Related terms: not have a pot to piss in
    Sense id: en-two_pennies_to_rub_together-en-noun-X9slWP6j Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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