Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
not-much-of-a
idiomatic expression
/nɒt mʌtʃ əv ə/
Definition
Used to express that something is not very good, impressive, or valuable.
Examples
- He is not much of a singer, but he enjoys performing.
- This restaurant is not much of a place to eat if you want gourmet food.
- It’s not much of a surprise that the event was canceled due to rain.
Meaning
The phrase ‘not much of a’ is typically used in informal language to downplay the quality or significance of a person, thing, or situation.
Synonyms
- not very good
- mediocre
- subpar
- inferior
