Customers are being 'nickeled-and-dimed' by the cell phone company. [=customers are being charged extra small fees by the cell phone company that will add up to a lot of money over time]
You should buy a new car before this one 'nickle-and-dimes' you to death. [=before you need to pay for a lot of repairs on this one]
They regarded him as just another 'dime-store' [='second-rate'] philosopher.
(..) Welcome aboard, Simpson. Pending your successful completion of our training program, that is. - What is it now, Simpson? - Uh, when do we get paid? Not a dime till Christmas Eve! Now, from the top. Um, Dasher. - Dancer. - Mm-hmm. - Prancer. (..)1989 TvShow: The Simpsons Title: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire Season: 1 Episode 1