a dime a dozen

English

Etymology

With literal origins; now usually in the figuratively extended sense.

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a dime a dozen

  2. (Australia, US, idiomatic) So common as to be practically or almost worthless.
    Alternative form: dime-a-dozen
    Synonym: ten a penny (UK)
    Near-synonyms: not worth a dime; see also Thesaurus:worthless
    People with your skills are a dime a dozen these days.
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see a,‎ dime,‎ a,‎ dozen: sold at twelve (12) units per dime (10¢).

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