ten a penny
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ten a penny
Where it comes from
With literal origins; now usually in the figuratively extended sense.
adjective
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So common as to be practically or almost worthless.
Near-synonyms: not worth a dime; see also Thesaurus:worthless
Similar: a dime a dozen, two a penny, average, basic, bog-standard, common, common as bums, common as dirt, common as muck, common as pig tracks, dime a dozen, everyday
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ten, a, penny: sold at ten (10) units per penny (1d or 1¢).
Translations
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adj so common as to be practically worthless
| 日本語 | 二束三文 nisoku sanmon |
|---|---|
| Русский | как собак нерезаных kak sobak nerezanyx |
Talk about this word "ten a penny." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/ten%20a%20penny. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. ten a penny. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/ten%20a%20penny "ten a penny." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/ten%20a%20penny.Cite this
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