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There seems to be no record of its first use, but it would have to be after the introduction of the US "dime" coin in 1796.
The phrase "a dime a dozen" means that an item or commodity would not be difficult to find or acquire, as it is not highly valued (not that it actually has no value, only that it is common or plentiful).
Example : "Screenplays about Zombies are a dime a dozen."
Example : "Pretty girls come a dime a dozen..." (Shop Around - Miracles, 1960)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe expression "a dime a dozen" means that something is commonly available.
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∙ 13y agoOften used as a simile: something so common that its value is little or nothing.
The phrase implies that something is easily found or acquired, i.e. that it is common or unremarkable.
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∙ 12y agoPeople who can write good books are not a dime a dozen.
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Where did a dime a dozen originate from?
From money. A dime is 10 US cents. If something is worth one dime for one dozen, then it is not very expensive at all.
Who said a dime a dozen?
used on boats
What does the word coined mean?
It means to invent something, such as a phrase or saying. It also means to create a coin, like a dime or penny.
What is the meaning of a couple of dozen?
Exactly what it says. A dozen is 12 so a couple is 2 so a couple of dozen is 24. Also the way it is said would mean approximately 24.
What does 'six of one and half a dozen of the other' mean?
When a person is asked to make a choice between two things and that person doesn't really have a preference. Its a "saying" that they might use. For example: Someone says to me "Should we eat at McDonalds or Burger King." If I don't care I might say, "six of one or half dozen of the other". Its a cute way of saying "as far as I'm concerned both choices are equal".
When was A Dime a Dozen created?
A Dime a Dozen was created on 1959-12-23.
What is a foreign phrase to dime a dozen?
"To dime a dozen" is incorrect. The phrase is "A dime a dozen" a North American slang phrase. Dime = 5 cents (US) Dozen = 12 of something To imply that something is a dime a dozen implies it is low value, or near worthless.
Can you give me a sentence using the idiom 'A Dime A Dozen'?
Leaders like her are a dime a dozen.
Where did a dime a dozen originate from?
From money. A dime is 10 US cents. If something is worth one dime for one dozen, then it is not very expensive at all.
Is dime a dozen illegal?
no its legal
Who is quoted as first saying new ideas are a dime a dozen?
I first read it from Jeffry A. Timmons, but he could have been paraphrasing the popular adage. J-
Who said a dime a dozen?
used on boats
What does the saying look like a dime mean?
The saying "look like a dime" typically means that someone looks very attractive or beautiful, akin to the high value of a dime. It's a compliment on the person's appearance.
What does the saying six of one and a half dozen of the other mean?
6/18
What are some expressions that begin with the letter A?
A dime a dozen
What is the Literal meaning for A Dime a Dozen?
anything that is very rare
What are the release dates for Hawaiian Eye - 1959 A Dime a Dozen 1-12?
Hawaiian Eye - 1959 A Dime a Dozen 1-12 was released on: USA: 23 December 1959
