That old car is not worth a dime.
not worth a dime
idiomWorthless or nearly so: lacking in value.
After the storm destroyed the roof, the insurance agent told us the house was not worth a dime.
Despite the elaborate marketing campaign, the investors realized the failing startup was not worth a dime in the current market.
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a dime a dozen
So common as to be practically or almost worthless.
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all one's life's worth
A momentous matter; a very serious risk; a difficult task or situation.
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dime's worth
An insignificant amount
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drop a dime
To make a telephone call.
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money's worth
Satisfaction.
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nickel and dime
Small time; operating on a small scale; involving small amounts of money; petty or cheap.
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not worth a brass farthing
Worth nothing or next to nothing.
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not worth a Continental
worthless, lacking in value, especially due to economic inflation.