dime a dozen

adj: something so common that its value is little or nothing.

Rappers like Ja Rule, Chingy, and Benzino are a dime a dozen.

by Don Jonesini January 2, 2004

dime a dozen

easy to come by, next to worthless

She said, "Don't let it go to your head. Boys like you are a dime a dozen."

by Goose December 19, 2003

dime a dozen

cheap, easily replaced, not valuable

Guys like that are a dime a dozen.

by Anonymous October 26, 2003

dime a dozen

Anything that is plentiful with little value. Possibly this phrase originated in the early 1900's as a sale discount for candies that cost a penny.

Opinions are a dime a dozen.

by Jason Warren October 26, 2003

dime a dozen

An expression used to describe something or someone as generic or easy to find.

"Jobs at fast food restaurants are a dime a dozen these days."

by Poiuyt October 25, 2003

dime a dozen

to be had for next to nothing; common enough to be worthless

Bad teachers are a dime a dozen in most high schools in Los Angeles.

by simone October 23, 2003

dime a dozen

Mr. Rawley, a prestigious educator from Imagine Schools says, "In reference to dime meaning 10 and dozen, 12, this phrase can be described as an event or phenomenon occurring 10 out of 12 times.

It's believed that "dime a dozen" originated in the 1800's when a hen was expected to yield at least 10 viable eggs out of 12 that are laid.

by Mr. Rawley I crave you April 6, 2009