Definition von penny for your thoughts im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
Used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted
One day, as your ladyship was playing on the harpsichord to my master, Mr Jones was sitting in the next room, and methought he looked melancholy. La! says I, Mr Jones, what's the matter? a penny for your thoughts, says I.