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Definition & Meaning of "[turn] up like a bad penny"

to turn up like a bad penny
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to reappear where one is not welcome or needed

to [turn] up like a bad penny definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "turn up like a bad penny" and when to use it?

The phrase "turn up like a bad penny" is an idiomatic expression that originated in the 18th century. It refers to someone or something that keeps reappearing, often when they are unwelcome or unwanted. The "bad penny" in the phrase alludes to a counterfeit or defective coin, which nobody wants. So, when someone or something "turns up like a bad penny," it means they keep showing up even when they are not wanted or expected.

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