Question : Select the sentence that uses the given idiom correctly.
A dime a dozen.
Option 1: Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn't impress the boss.
Option 2: The concert tickets were a dime a dozen and sold out quickly.
Option 3: The restaurant had some delicious desserts that were a dime a dozen.
Option 4: The antique store had some rare finds, but they were a dime a dozen.
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Correct Answer: Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn't impress the boss.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The idiom, a dime a dozen means something is very common and easily found. The correct usage of the idiom conveys that the boss was not impressed with the ideas because they were not unique or valuable; they were common and easily found.
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