dime-a-dozen
dime-a-dozen is the alternative form of a dime a dozen.
Meaning of a dime a dozen
Adjective
a dime a dozen
- So common as to be practically or almost worthless.
- Near-synonyms: not worth a dime; see also Thesaurus:worthless
- Synonyms:
- ten a penny, average, basic, bog-standard, common, common as bums, common as dirt, common as muck, common as pig tracks, dime a dozen
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see a, dime, a, dozen: sold at twelve (12) units per dime (10¢).
Questions about dime-a-dozen
- What is dime-a-dozen the alternative form of?
- Dime-a-dozen is the alternative form of a dime a dozen.
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