Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A dime a dozen'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A dime a dozen'.

A. Worth a dime

B. Extremely rare

C. Very common

D. A dozen items

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

It means something very common and of little value.

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