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Idioms & Expressions
A dime a dozen
Describing something ordinary or ubiquitous
Literal Meaning
Ten units of currency (dime) for twelve items
Actual Meaning
Very common and not valuable
Examples in Context

'Coffee shops in this city are a dime a dozen.' (Translation: They're everywhere)

Helpful Tips
  • 1About being common
  • 2Not special
  • 3Easy to find
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commonplace
plentiful
ubiquitous
ordinary
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