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Not Worth A Whistle
Not Worth A Whistle
Not Worth A Whistle : Phrases
Meaning:
Something that has low value.
Example:
Our disorganized company has issued their 56th vague Mission Statement - another effort not worth a whistle to those doing the real work.
Origin:
This expression (known to Shakespeare) alludes to the act of whistling for a dog. A good dog is always worth a whistle and a poor one isn't.
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