bad penny

idiomatic

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bad, penny: A counterfeit or damaged penny.

Japanese Meaning

偽造または損傷したペニー（硬貨）

The child dropped a bad penny onto the counter, and the cashier immediately noticed it was counterfeit.

子供がカウンターに偽造された1セント硬貨を落としたところ、レジ係はすぐにそれが偽物だと気付いた。

Sense（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bad, penny: A counterfeit or damaged penny.

Sense（2）

"Felix Marchand'll have much money—bad penny as he is," continued Christine in her normal voice.

bad pennies

（ plural ）