look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence

English

A shilling was worth 12 pence, so this would represent a loss of money.

look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence

Various similar forms exist, e.g. "as if" may be "as though" or "like", and "a shilling" may be "a bob" or "half a crown".

单词	look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence
释义	look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence English Etymology A shilling was worth 12 pence, so this would represent a loss of money. Verb look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence (idiomatic, dated) To look annoyed or displeased. Usage notes Various similar forms exist, e.g. "as if" may be "as though" or "like", and "a shilling" may be "a bob" or "half a crown".
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