Have you ever ever heard this expression? - Page 5

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

@Foxxee wrote:
After reading replies, I'm not sure why it's used. For coins that add up to 25 cents, I'd say 25 cents.

A single coin is a quarter.

Why make the English language more difficult?

I totally agree! A quarter is a quarter why addd "case"?.

I'm from NJ, NY & PA...never heard of it.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

Never heard of it and I cannot even guess as to what it means.

red&curly · ‎12-30-2019

I guess we were trying to eliminate the middle man when you ask for a quarter from someone they don't give you 25cents in change.
As I said lot of machines back when I was young only took quarters unlike now you can use even a credit card!.

luvzchiz · ‎03-09-2010

@Starpolisher

Thanks for the explanation. As a lover and teacher of language, it's great to learn new words and phrases.

I, too, had never come across the term "case quarter" in speech nor written language. Quite interesting.

I have always used and heard "a quarter" for the coin and twenty five cents for the amount, in any combination of coins.

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shoesnbags · ‎03-10-2010

No, I've never heard of that expression. Born and raised in NOLA.

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Lindsays Grandma · ‎03-10-2010

I never heard of it either and I'm from New York,. California and Arizona. I have no idea what it could mean.

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Georgiagrama · ‎03-19-2010

@Starpolisher wrote:
And if so, What state do you live in?
Today, a friend of mine, used the expression "case quarter." I had never in my 67 years heard that expression before! Just wondering if it's a common expression where you live? 🤔

@Starpolisher My Grandmother used to say that. She was from Dublin, Georgia, which is considered middle Georgia. I heard my Aunts and Uncles and my Daddy use the term when I was growing up. I haven't heard it used in a long, long time. What a sweet memory for me. I think the younger generation has never heard of it.

speedy girl · ‎06-03-2018

I have never heard that saying either! My Mom always used the word "two bits" which was 25 cents. It always drove me crazy as I never understood it and she would say it all the time!

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

maryland.....have never heard that expression before.

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