#21: “It Doesn’t Amount to a Hill of Beans”

In reality, beans aren’t all that valuable. They grow abundantly, making them easy to come by and not prime trading material. That’s why “not worth a hill of beans” means something with little value.

Sure, a hill of beans sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t add up to much in the grand scheme of things. This phrase can apply to physical goods or even words—like unhelpful advice or encouragement that falls flat. So if someone tells you something doesn’t amount to a hill of beans, don’t expect it to be worth much!