a dime a dozen
phrase
: so plentiful or commonplace as to be of little esteem or slight value
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In an era where promising but ultimately failed boutique supercars were a dime a dozen, Venturi fared better than most.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
2 July 2026
Foothill towns with lots of gold rush history are a dime a dozen in California.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Players like that in world soccer are not a dime a dozen, right?
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Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
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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
Players like that in world soccer are not a dime a dozen, right?
—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
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“A dime a dozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20dime%20a%20dozen. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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