Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-dime-a-dozen
idiom
/ə ˌdaɪm ə ˈdʌz.ən/
Definition
Something that is very common and easy to find.
Examples
- In today’s job market, applicants with generic skills are a dime a dozen.
- Those types of stories are a dime a dozen on the internet.
- The market is flooded with cheap souvenirs; they’re a dime a dozen.
Meaning
This phrase refers to items or people that are so plentiful they are not considered special or valuable.
Synonyms
- commonplace
- ubiquitous
- everyday
- run-of-the-mill
