dime a dozen meaning in Hindi

dime a dozen in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

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

   AVariety of amenitiesBSomething common and not specialCA fair tradeDVery wealthy
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Something common and not special

   Correct answer: - "a dime a dozen" is "Something common and not special."
   Explanation:
   The phrase "a dime a dozen" refers to something that is very common and easily found, implying that it is not rare or valuable. The other options do not fit the context of this idiom.

2. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

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

   AVery commonBVery rareCTo take revengeDTo be in a difficult situation
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Very common

   Correct Answer: Very common
   Explanation:
   • The idiom "a dime a dozen" means something that is very common, easily available, and not unique or special.
   • Example: Fast-food restaurants are a dime a dozen in big cities.
   Let’s eliminate the other options:
   • Very rare – opposite meaning.
   • To take revenge – unrelated.
   • To be in a difficult situation – different idiom altogether.
   Thus, "Very common" is the correct meaning of "a dime a dozen".

3. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:
   "A dime a dozen"

   AVery rareBExtremely expensiveCHard to findDVery common
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Very common

   'A dime a dozen' means something so common and plentiful that it has little value.
   'Very rare', 'Extremely expensive' and 'Hard to find' all suggest scarcity or high value, which is the opposite of the idiom's meaning.

4. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the sentence that uses the given idiom correctly.
   A dime a dozen

   AThe antique store had some rare finds, but they were a dime a dozen.BHer ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn't impress the boss.CThe restaurant had some delicious desserts that were a dime a dozen.DThe concert tickets were a dime a dozen and sold out quickly.
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn't impress the boss.

   Answer: Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn't impress the boss.
   Solution:
   • The idiom "a dime a dozen" means very common and of little value or importance (बहुत आम और बिना ज्यादा महत्व के)।
   • Correct usage: It is used to downplay the value of something because it is easily available or too common.
   • Option 2 correctly uses it to show that her ideas were not special or impressive.
   • Other options:
   • Option 1 – says rare finds were "a dime a dozen" – contradiction
   • Option 3 – says delicious desserts were "a dime a dozen" – implies they are too common, but paired with "delicious", it creates mismatch
   • Option 4 – concert tickets were rare (sold out), so they can't be "a dime a dozen"
   

Examples

• “Such cheap toys are a dime a dozen.”

dime a dozen – questions

What is the meaning of dime a dozen in Hindi?

dime a dozen means “बहुत सामान्य, आसानी से मिलने वाला” in Hindi. In English: Very common and of little value

What are the synonyms of dime a dozen?

Synonyms of dime a dozen: commonplace, ordinary, plentiful.

What is the opposite of dime a dozen?

Antonyms of dime a dozen: rare, unique.

Has dime a dozen been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – dime a dozen has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 HSL, SSC GD 2021 T-1, SSC CHSL 2019 T-1.

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