Two a Penny

What Does "Two a Penny" Mean?

"Two a penny" is an English idiom. It means "readily available or abundant; something common or of little value."

Here are three examples of the idiom "two a penny" used in a sentence:

In the age of digital photography, photographs are two a penny, and people take countless pictures every day.
Cheap trinkets like keychains and souvenirs are two a penny at tourist shops.
In the world of online shopping, cheap knockoff products are two a penny, but quality can be hard to find.

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