ten a penny

English

Etymology

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

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ten a penny (not comparable)

  2. (idiomatic, UK) So common as to be practically or almost worthless.
    Synonym: a dime a dozen (US)
    Near-synonyms: not worth a dime; see also Thesaurus:worthless
    People with your skills are ten a penny these days.
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ten,‎ a,‎ penny: sold at ten (10) units per penny (1d or 1¢).

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