run-of-the-mill

adjective

Meaning

Ordinary, average, or unremarkable in quality or appearance.

Examples

He grew tired of his run-of-the-mill office job and decided to pursue a career in photography.
The restaurant offered run-of-the-mill pasta dishes that you could easily make at home.

Synonyms: average, ordinary, commonplace, mediocre

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run-of-the-mill

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌrʌn.əv.ðəˈmɪl/

Definition

Ordinary, average, or unremarkable in quality or appearance.

Examples

He grew tired of his run-of-the-mill office job and decided to pursue a career in photography.
The restaurant offered run-of-the-mill pasta dishes that you could easily make at home.
Despite the hype, the movie turned out to be a run-of-the-mill action flick with a predictable plot.

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