How to Pronounce "common as dirt"
expression
KAHM-uhn az DERT
KOM-uhn as DURT
Definition
Extremely common, ordinary, or easily found; nothing special or unique.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑmən/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈdɝt
British English
kˈɒmən/ /ˈæs/ /dˈɜːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHM-uhn az DERT
UK
KOM-uhn as DURT
Listen in Context
That style of shirt is common as dirt these days.
Old cellphones are common as dirt now.
Plastic bags are common as dirt in supermarkets.
Don't feel bad—mistakes like that are common as dirt.