dime-a-dozen
Cheap and plentiful
Dime-a-dozen describes something so common or abundant that it has little value: Good ideas are dime-a-dozen—execution is what matters.
The phrase evokes cheap merchandise sold in bulk.
Almost always used predicatively with a linking verb: Actors in LA are a dime a dozen.
Present in all places
- ordinaryStandard, unremarkable
- plentifulExisting in abundance
- abundantExisting in great quantity
- run-of-the-millUnremarkably typical
everyday · commonplace · garden-variety · standard · typical · widespread · prevalent · mainstream
Low in price
- disposableMade for one use
- expendableAble to be sacrificed
- replaceableAble to be exchanged
- forgettableUnlikely to be recalled
throwaway · interchangeable · insignificant · trivial · negligible · worthless · unimportant · inconsequential
Praised beyond deserving
- unimpressiveFailing to inspire admiration
- unremarkableNot worthy of comment
- nothing-specialLacking distinction or noteworthiness
- whateverExpression of apathy
meh · ho-hum · blah · uninspired · lackluster · forgettable · unoriginal · derivative
ubiquitous
Present in all places
run-of-the-mill · everyday · commonplace · garden-variety · standard · typical · widespread · prevalent · mainstream · mass-produced
cheap
Low in price
- disposableMade for one use
- expendableAble to be sacrificed
- replaceableAble to be exchanged
forgettable · throwaway · interchangeable · insignificant · trivial · negligible · worthless · unimportant · inconsequential · trifling
overrated
Praised beyond deserving
- unimpressiveFailing to inspire admiration
- unremarkableNot worthy of comment
- nothing-specialLacking distinction or noteworthiness
whatever · meh · ho-hum · blah · uninspired · lackluster · forgettable · unoriginal · derivative · stale
dime-a-dozenrare
Seldom found or seen
scarce · hard to come by · few and far between · uncommon · in short supply
dime-a-dozenprecious
Highly esteemed, greatly valued
valuable · priceless · prized · treasured · invaluable
dime-a-dozenone-of-a-kind
Having no equivalent
unique · irreplaceable · exceptional · extraordinary · singular