Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

run-of-the-mill

idiom
/ˌrʌn əv ðə ˈmɪl/
Definition
Commonplace; ordinary; not special or unique.
Examples
  • The movie was just run-of-the-mill; I had expected something more exciting.
  • Her artwork is nice, but it feels very run-of-the-mill compared to the vibrant pieces I’ve seen recently.
Meaning
Something that is standard, average, or typical, lacking any distinctive features.
Synonyms
  • average
  • ordinary
  • mediocre
  • common
  • unremarkable