Meaning of 'Ten a penny'
What does the saying 'Ten a penny' mean?
Idiom: Ten a penny
Meaning:
If something is ten a penny, it is very common.
("Two a penny" is also used.)
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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