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a dime a dozen

idiom

So common as to be practically or almost worthless.


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  1. 01

    baker's dozen

    Thirteen; a group of thirteen.

  2. 02

    baker's half dozen

    Seven, a group of seven.

  3. 03

    banker's dozen

    Eleven.

  4. 04

    cheaper by the dozen

    Handled more efficiently as a group, rather than individually.

  5. 05

    decimal dozen

    Ten, a group of ten.

  6. 06

    drop a dime

    To make a telephone call.

  7. 07

    nickel and dime

    Small time; operating on a small scale; involving small amounts of money; petty or cheap.

  8. 08

    not worth a dime

    Worthless or nearly so: lacking in value.

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