a dime a dozen

phrase

: so plentiful or commonplace as to be of little esteem or slight value

Examples of a dime a dozen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Names like Bug, Shuggy, Beau, Sissy, and Birdie are a dime a dozen, and yet always perfectly reflective of the person who is dubbed them. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

While May-December relationships are a dime a dozen in Hollywood, that of Wilson and Yates has resonated differently for many online. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

In an era where promising but ultimately failed boutique supercars were a dime a dozen, Venturi fared better than most. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 July 2026

Foothill towns with lots of gold rush history are a dime a dozen in California. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above