Don't take any wooden nickels

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English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #336 "English Slang Idioms (57)", question 2

"You know he's going to try to take advantage of you. Don't take any ......... nickels, Jane -- we didn't raise a fool," her father said.

(a) wooden
(b) rubber
(c) copper
(d) tin

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #336 "English Slang Idioms (57)", answer 2

"You know he's going to try to take advantage of you. Don't take any wooden nickels, Jane -- we didn't raise a fool," her father said.

Correct answer: (a) wooden

Your answer was: incorrect
"You know he's going to try to take advantage of you. Don't take any copper nickels, Jane -- we didn't raise a fool," her father said.
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Does to take any wooden nickels mean to be deceived?

[Linda]

Yes, it means that you should be wary about being cheated or tricked in some way.
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[Kati Svaby]

Hello Linda,

I would like ask you: do nickels mean here coins of 5 cents ?
Thanks:
Kati Svaby
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Yes, that's right, Kati.
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