Example sentences of "[noun pl] be ten a [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Uncritical testimonials to the postmodern 's attractions are ten a penny , and conservative denunciations thereof not much scarcer .
2 These rings are ten a penny .
3 Dallams were ten a penny in the backstreets of Frizingley .
4 As far as I understand it , commanders were ten a penny and the whole cultural ethos of the navy was based on drink . ’
5 Tough guys are ten a penny . ’
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