Definition
So common as to be practically or almost worthless.
Origins
With literal origins; now usually in the figuratively extended sense.
In Context
- "Near-synonyms: not worth a dime; see also Thesaurus:worthless"
- "People with your skills are ten a penny these days."
Also Said As
- a dime a dozen
- not worth a dime
- for the birds
- good-for-naught
- good-for-nothing
- not worth a damn
- not worth a dime
- not worth a plug nickel
- not worth a brass farthing
- not worth a cent
- not worth a cress
- not worth a curse
- not worth a Continental
- not worth a farthing
- not worth a nickel
- not worth a penny
- not worth salt
- not worth a whistle
- of no value
- otiose
- valueless
- null
- worthless
- worth nothing
- wutless