a red cent

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not a red cent (American informal)

no money at all

Usage notes: A cent is the smallest coin in value in American money and is worth very little.

I did all that work for them and they didn't pay me a red cent! It turns out his paintings aren't worth a red cent.

See also: cent, red

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