Run-of-the-mill.
English
idiom
Ordinary, not special, not unique.
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Ordinary, not special, not unique.
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Ordinary, average, and nothing special or remarkable.
When something is run-of-the-mill, it is exactly what you would expect — unremarkable and without any distinctive qualities.
It is used to describe things, people, or situations that are standard and do not stand out from the norm.
"Mediocre"
—
Of only moderate quality, falling below what is expected or desired
"Bread and Butter"
—
The main, reliable core of something — the standard work that keeps things going
"Run-of-the-mill"
—
Ordinary, unremarkable, and indistinguishable from the average
What did you think of the proposal we received from the agency?
Honestly, run-of-the-mill — nothing that differentiated them from anyone else.
How was your weekend — did anything exciting happen?
Pretty run-of-the-mill — errands, a bit of cooking, nothing worth reporting.
Is the new gym worth trying?
It's fairly run-of-the-mill — nothing you wouldn't find somewhere cheaper.
