"Don't worry about losing that pen; pens like that are a dime a dozen." What does "a dime a dozen" mean?

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A Extremely rare and hard to find
B Very common and easy to obtain
C Incredibly expensive
D Only sold in packs of twelve

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Answer: B. Very common and easy to obtain

Correct Answer: B) Very common and easy to obtain
Explanation: If something is "a dime a dozen," it has very little unique value because it is abundant, ordinary, and easy to find anywhere.

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"Don't worry about losing that pen; pens like that are a dime a dozen." What does "a dime a dozen" mean?

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