A Dime A Dozen

Pronunciation: /ə daɪm ə ˈdʌzən/

Definitions of a dime a dozen

noun a small monetary unit equal to one tenth of a dollar

Example Sentences

A1 In my country, bananas are a dime a dozen.

A2 At the flea market, vintage records are a dime a dozen.

B1 In tourist areas, souvenir shops are a dime a dozen.

B2 In the city, coffee shops are a dime a dozen.

C1 In the digital age, social media influencers are a dime a dozen.

C2 In the entertainment industry, aspiring actors are a dime a dozen.

adjective used to describe something that is common or of little value

Example Sentences

A1 In that market, cheap souvenirs are a dime a dozen.

A2 At the flea market, vintage items are a dime a dozen.

B1 In this city, coffee shops are a dime a dozen.

B2 In tourist areas, street vendors selling trinkets are a dime a dozen.

C1 In the fashion industry, aspiring models are a dime a dozen.

C2 In the music business, talented singers are a dime a dozen.

Examples of a dime a dozen in a Sentence

formal In the competitive job market, candidates with basic qualifications are a dime a dozen.

informal Don't worry about finding someone to fix your car, mechanics are a dime a dozen around here.

slang Those knock-off designer bags are a dime a dozen on the street corners.

figurative In a world where everyone is striving to be unique, true originality is a dime a dozen.

Grammatical Forms of a dime a dozen

• past tense: was a dime a dozen
• plural: dimes a dozen
• comparative: more common than a dime a dozen
• superlative: most common of all dimes a dozen
• present tense: is a dime a dozen
• future tense: will be a dime a dozen
• perfect tense: has been a dime a dozen
• continuous tense: is being a dime a dozen
• singular: a dime a dozen
• positive degree: as common as a dime a dozen
• infinitive: to be a dime a dozen
• gerund: being a dime a dozen
• participle: a dime a dozen

Origin and Evolution of a dime a dozen

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'a dime a dozen' can be traced back to the United States in the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to indicate something that is very common and therefore of little value, the phrase has retained its meaning over time and is still commonly used in modern English.