Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
no-great-shakes
idiom
/nəʊ ˌɡreɪt ˈʃeɪks/
Definition
This phrase is used to indicate that something is not very impressive or noteworthy.
Examples
- Although the movie had some good moments, it was really no-great-shakes overall.
- He claimed to be an expert, but his work was no-great-shakes compared to others in the field.
- Her performance was okay, but it was just no-great-shakes for such a big event.
Meaning
When someone describes something as ‘no-great-shakes’, they imply that it lacks excitement, significance, or quality.
Synonyms
- not too impressive
- mediocre
- nothing special
