nothing special
The phrase "nothing special" is an idiomatic expression used to describe something that is ordinary or lacks notable qualities.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Ordinary or unremarkable; not exceptional.
Example
- The movie was nothing special; just another action flick.
- Her cooking is nothing special, but it's decent.
B2Conversation
(informal)Not worth mentioning or discussing.
Example
- When asked about his weekend, he replied, 'Oh, nothing special.'
- There was nothing special about the meeting, just routine updates.
Similar
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