VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Ten a Penny

Meaning:

Very common or ordinary.; Something that is plentiful or abundant.; Lacking in value due to its abundance

Examples:

  • Good singers are ten a penny these days.
  • Smartphones are ten a penny now.
  • Excuses for being late are ten a penny.
  • Job opportunities for graduates are ten a penny in this city.
  • Relationship problems are ten a penny.
  • People with basic computer skills are ten a penny.
  • People who claim to be foodies are ten a penny.
  • Reality TV stars are ten a penny.
  • Fast fashion trends are ten a penny.
  • Cheap and cheerful restaurants are ten a penny.
  • Office complaints are ten a penny.
  • Empty promises are ten a penny in politics.
  • Online scams are ten a penny.
  • App ideas are ten a penny these days.
  • Self-proclaimed experts on social media are ten a penny.
  • Reality TV shows are ten a penny.
  • Independent coffee shops are ten a penny in big cities.
  • Fitness influencers are ten a penny on Instagram.
  • Start-ups are ten a penny in the tech world.
  • New diet plans are ten a penny.
  • Self-help books are ten a penny.
  • Fashion bloggers are ten a penny.
  • Online courses are ten a penny.
  • New podcasts are ten a penny.
  • YouTube channels are ten a penny.
  • Social media influencers are ten a penny.
  • New cryptocurrencies are ten a penny.
  • NFT projects are ten a penny.
  • AI tools are ten a penny these days.
  • Chatbots are ten a penny.
  • At first, they were quite novel and interesting, but now these little organic cafés have become ten a penny.
  • Dallams were ten a penny in the backstreets of Frizingley.
  • Trashy crime novels like his are ten a penny, but at least he's doing what he loves.
  • Rubbish dump shots in developing countries are ten a penny on ‘concerned photojournalist’ websites.
  • Uncritical testimonials to the postmodern’s attractions are ten a penny , and conservative denunciations thereof not much scarcer.
  • Anyway, they would fall in love with these Counts who were ten a penny and even pay for their drinks.
  • No writers yet, they are out looking for one (I thought they were ten a penny !), but it’s a start.