A dime a dozen

People use this phrase when they want to say that something is ubiquitous. These flowers are a dime a dozen. You can find them along the roadside anywhere.
These flowers are a dime a dozen. You can find them along the roadside anywhere.

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Phrase: A dime a dozen

People use the phrase, a dime a dozen when they want to say that something is ubiquitous.


For example, in Tokyo, small restaurants are a dime a dozen

You can find a place to eat anywhere.

That may be true; restaurants are a dime a dozen, but the hard part is finding a good or unique restaurant.

I’ve also heard some people say that online English language teachers are also a dime a dozen, and after a quick search, you can find hundreds of them.

Again, it may be true that online English language teachers are a dime a dozen, but the hard part is finding a GOOD one (like me) or a UNIQUE one (again, like me).

Yes, I know it may not be suitable to toot my own horn, but who will if I don’t promote myself?


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