Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

no-mean-feat

idiom
/noʊ miːn fiːt/
Definition
An achievement that is significant or impressive.
Examples
  • Completing the marathon in under three hours is no mean feat for any runner.
  • Winning the championship was no mean feat, especially considering the talent of the other athletes.
  • Getting published in a major journal is no mean feat for a new researcher.
Meaning
The phrase ‘no-mean-feat’ indicates that the accomplishment being referred to is not trivial; rather, it requires considerable skill, effort, or talent.
Synonyms
  • significant achievement
  • remarkable accomplishment
  • notable success