dime a dozen

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      Etymology

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

      Adjective

      a dime a dozen

      1. (US, idiomatic) So common as to be practically worthless.
        People with your skills are a dime a dozen these days.


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      so common as to be practically worthless

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      Last modified on 9 June 2013, at 19:51