Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A dime a dozen
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "a dime a dozen" is common and so of little value.
The other options are incorrect.
- "In great demand as not easily available" is not the same as a dime a dozen. Something that is in great demand is something that is wanted by many people and is therefore difficult to get.
- "Available only in bulk" is not the same as a dime a dozen. Something that is available only in bulk is something that is only available in large quantities.
- "Not available everywhere" is not the same as a dime a dozen. Something that is not available everywhere is something that is not available in all places.
The idiom "a dime a dozen" literally means something that is worth a dime, which is a very small amount of money. It is used to describe something that is very common and therefore not very valuable. For example, you might say that lawyers are a dime a dozen, meaning that there are many of them and they are not very special.