for what it's worth

== English == === Etymology === The phrase may have originally been used to qualify a statement of advice, opinion, or suggestion by referring to such a statement and describing it separately from making it. === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === for what it's worth Considering what limited worth this advice, opinion, or suggestion might have for you; used to soften the presentation of unsolicited advice or information that may not be relevant. ==== Usage notes ==== "For what it's worth" can be used to emphasize humility by prompting the reader/listener to provide their judgment of worth against the statement being made; i.e., it may be useful information, it may not be, or perhaps differs from that the recipient's opinion. ==== Synonyms ==== FWIW ==== Related terms ==== two cents' worth ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== penny for your thoughts