tinker's dam

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : - Something of little or no value; a negligible amount : The phrase "tinker's dam" refers to something utterly worthless or insignificant. It is used to express that something has no value or importance. Usage The term is used in negative constructions, most commonly in the pattern "not worth a tinker's dam," to emphatically state that something is worthless. It is a somewhat...