cheaper by the dozen
Handled more efficiently as a group, rather than individually.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We buy eggs in bulk because they are cheaper by the dozen.”
“The office manager ordered pens in large boxes since they are cheaper by the dozen.”
“While the initial investment for the software licenses seemed high, the company realized that the units were cheaper by the dozen, justifying the bulk purchase for the entire department.”
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a dime a dozen
So common as to be practically or almost worthless.
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baker's dozen
Thirteen; a group of thirteen.
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baker's half dozen
Seven, a group of seven.
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banker's dozen
Eleven.
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cheap drunk
Someone who is easily intoxicated.
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cheap thrill
Something simple and inexpensive done for pleasure.
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decimal dozen
Ten, a group of ten.
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fold like a cheap suit
To give up easily; capitulate.
Last updated August 10, 2026