Not worth a tinker's damn

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Meaning

Worthless or trifling.

Origin

From 19th-century Britain, tied to tinkers; 'damn' was their cuss, slang by 1830s for nil. A 1839 'Punch' uses it for a dud.

Variants

  • Tinker's damn

Usage Examples

  • That's not worth a tinker's damn; toss it.
  • Not worth a tinker's damn; pure junk.
  • Tinker's damn; waste of time.

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