But beans are used to describe something of very little value in the expression, not worth a hill of beans.

VOA: special.2010.01.31

The study shows the value in testing and treating HIV before a person even feels sick enough to see a doctor.

VOA: special.2011.05.18

BP's market value fell more than sixty billion dollars as its share price fell by as much as a third.

VOA: special.2010.06.04

The value of stock for the Montgomery Ward store dropped from eighty-three dollars to fifty in a single day.

VOA: special.2011.02.17

Doctor Ruhli presented his case for the value of mummies for medical research at a meeting of the American Association of Anatomists.

VOA: special.2010.06.29

They understand that they are getting value for their money: A cow is worth nearly twice as much if it is vaccinated.

VOA: special.2009.11.03

But less trust in the euro has reduced its value to the lowest levels in over a year.

VOA: special.2010.05.07

After a number of experimental geodesic domes were built, industry began to understand the value of the design.

VOA: special.2010.05.30

In a pawn transaction, the customer gets a short-term loan of about fifty to seventy-five percent of the value of an item.

VOA: special.2011.04.18

Ron Rivera,a ceramics artist and activist in the group Potters for Peace, saw it and recognized its value.

VOA: special.2009.06.22

A recent study says most advertising aimed at children is for foods of the lowest nutritional value.

VOA: special.2010.06.04

Professor Hess says a major value of sustainable agriculture is making good use of what you have.

VOA: special.2009.04.14

On Friday the House of Representatives passed a resolution expressing support for all Iranians who value freedom, human rights and the rule of law.

VOA: special.2009.06.20

I did not make a killing in the stock market when my stocks increased in value.

VOA: special.2009.10.18