Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nothing-to-write-home-about
idiom
ˈnʌθɪŋ tə raɪt hoʊm əˌbaʊt
Definition
Something that is not particularly good or noteworthy; something that is average or unimpressive.
Examples
- The movie was nothing-to-write-home-about; the plot was predictable, and the acting was mediocre.
- Her performance was fine, but it was really nothing-to-write-home-about compared to her previous work.
- The restaurant had decent food, but it was nothing-to-write-home-about.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a situation, experience, or object that fails to excite or impress; it is considered ordinary or unremarkable.
Synonyms
- mediocre
- ordinary
- unremarkable
- commonplace
- average
