Dime-a-dozen Definition

adjective

(US, idiomatic) So common as to be practically worthless.

People with your skills are a dime a dozen these days.
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Origin of Dime-a-dozen

  • As though twelve (a dozen) could be purchased for one dime.

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Dime-a-dozen Sentence Examples

  • New York camera stores are a dime a dozen.

  • For savvy shoppers, deals are a dime a dozen (literally).

  • Some have complained that LensCrafters have given them poor quality (scratched lenses, for example), and that they feel like a dime a dozen with their services.

  • Baby's First Christmas outfits are especially sweet, but are a dime a dozen in many department stores and baby depots.

  • Black dresses might be a dime a dozen in some people's eyes, but some make you look good while others are more the take 'em or leave 'em variety.

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