[Idiom] NOT WORTH A DIME. - Understanding When Something Has Lost Its Value

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'Not worth a dime' is a straightforward way of saying something is of no value or worthless. Historically, a dime being a small denomination of currency highlights the minimal worth of an item. This idiom can be applied to objects that have depreciated, or situations where efforts are deemed wasteful or not yielding any profitable returns.

Example Sentences

1. The old car was not worth a dime.

   The old car had very little to no value.

2. That advice he gave me was not worth a dime in the real world.

   The advice given was worthless in practical situations.

3. Trying to fix that broken watch is not worth a dime; just buy a new one.

   Trying to fix the broken watch was pointless; buying a new one was more sensible.