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Discover LudwigThe phrase "about a dime of" is not standard in written English and may be confusing.
It could be used informally to refer to a small amount of something, often in a metaphorical sense.
Example: "He only contributed about a dime of effort to the project, which was disappointing."
Alternatives: "a small amount of" or "a fraction of".
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