Phrase implies items are so plentiful, they're valued less because they are easy to find. With every house having a computer, they are now ten a penny.
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Culture-Specific
Primarily used in UK English, may confuse speakers of other English varieties where the phrase isn't common. He was surprised when his American friend didn't understand 'two a penny'.
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Not Literal
It’s a figurative term, not used for actual pricing. Teaches about idiomatic expression. Mobile apps these days are so common, they're practically ten a penny.