Question
Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the phrase in bold. If none of the options conveys the correct meaning, mark (5) as your answer. The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct.
Maine Gov. Paul LePage criticized traditional education while unveiling a new vocational school, describing classroom teachers as a dime a dozen .
Solution
The idiom "a dime a dozen" means that something is very common or easily found, often implying that it lacks uniqueness or value.
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