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What does "dime" mean?

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Rebecca

To "not have a dime [to one's name]" is an informal expression meaning to not own any wealth or material possessions. The singer says "didn't have a dime but I always had a vision" to mean that he although he did not have money, he was always ambitious. Ex: When the CEO first started his company, he didn't have a dime to his name. Now he's a billionaire. Ex: I'm sorry, I can't lend you any money. I don't have a dime.

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