“A dime a dozen”

Definition

Very common and easy to find; not special or valuable.

Examples

Examples

“Cheap souvenirs are a dime a dozen in tourist areas.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "A dime a dozen" mean?
"A dime a dozen" means very common and easy to find; not special or valuable..
How do you use "A dime a dozen" in a sentence?
Example: "Cheap souvenirs are a dime a dozen in tourist areas."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "A dime a dozen"?
Очень распространённый, не представляющий особой ценности. / Շատ տարածված, հեշտ գտնվող և առանձնահատուկ արժեք չունեցող։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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