Meaning of 'for two pins'

[kris]

Test No. incompl/advan-71 "Two For You", question 2

It wouldn't take much for me to cancel that trip in fact for two ......... I think I will.

(a) needles
(b) nails
(c) points
(d) pins

Test No. incompl/advan-71 "Two For You", answer 2

It wouldn't take much for me to cancel that trip in fact for two pins I think I will.

Correct answer: (d) pins

Your answer was: correct
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Does this sentence mean that I really want to cancel the trip?

[Torsten]

Yes, it means that if given only the smallest reason or encouragement, you will cancel the trip.

TOEIC listening, photographs: At the cash register

[Mephistopheles]

What does pin mean in this sentence.

[Foah]

Hi,

I wonder whether the initial expression needed two more punctation marks.

I´d consider this natural: It wouldn't take much for me to cancel that trip. In fact, for two pins I think I will.

But it might depend on my "poor germlish" comprehension only. Perhaps, somebody can clarify this issue.

Thanks beforehand

Michael
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[Alan]

Hi Michael,

I think you're quite right. I like it. By the way, how's your recording, listening or speaking coming along?

Alan
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[Foah]

Hello Alan,

first of all, thank you for clarification . I take it as an additional test to learners about punctuation marks.

secondly, I´m a bit ashamed admitting that after my great request I was a bit lazy with doing what´s necessary. Also having opened Slava´s link and noticing that it costs a little effort and time to find the right update I shrunk back from doing it. Sorry. But...... I hope I will gain more successful on the next weekend.

Michael
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[Alan]

Hi Michael,

Look forward to that.

Alan
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[Foah]

hey Alan,

you hardly let me another choice than to succeed.

Michael
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