common as pig tracks
The idiom "common as pig tracks" originates from rural settings where pig tracks are a frequent sight, emphasizing the idea of something being very ordinary or widespread.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Extremely ordinary or frequently encountered.
Example
- In small towns, gossip is as common as pig tracks.
- Cheap souvenirs are as common as pig tracks in tourist areas.
Similar
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