Two/ten a penny

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phrase

Very common and of little value.

In this city, coffee shops are two a penny.
Visual representation of "two/ten a penny" - Very common and of little value

Often appears as...

  • products are two a penny
  • ideas are ten a penny

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Understanding Value

Phrase implies items are so plentiful, they're valued less because they are easy to find.

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With every house having a computer, they are now ten a penny.
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Culture-Specific

Primarily used in UK English, may confuse speakers of other English varieties where the phrase isn't common.

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He was surprised when his American friend didn't understand 'two a penny'.
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Not Literal

It’s a figurative term, not used for actual pricing. Teaches about idiomatic expression.

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Mobile apps these days are so common, they're practically ten a penny.
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