a dime a dozen
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(US) Anything that is common, inexpensive, and easy to get or available anywhere.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review. Figurative class: Metaphor (PIE-English corpus, CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).
Common questions
What does “a dime a dozen” mean?
(US) Anything that is common, inexpensive, and easy to get or available anywhere.
Is “a dime a dozen” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.