Meaning of 'If I had a nickel for every time'
What does the saying 'If I had a nickel for every time' mean?
Idiom: If I had a nickel for every time
Meaning:
When someone uses this expression, they mean that the specific thing happens a lot. It is an abbreviation of the statement 'If I had a nickel for every time that happened, I would be rich'
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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