Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nothing-to-write-home-about

idiom

/ˈnʌθɪŋ tə raɪt hoʊm əˈbaʊt/

Definition

Not particularly good, impressive, or interesting; mediocre.

Examples

The movie was fine, but honestly, it was nothing-to-write-home-about.
The food at the new restaurant was decent, but nothing-to-write-home-about.
His performance in the competition was nothing-to-write-home-about, but he gave it his best shot.

Meaning

This phrase is commonly used to describe something that does not stand out and is not worth mentioning to others, often in contexts where one might share news or updates.