standard issue
The term "standard issue" often relates to typical or generic items provided by organizations, especially within military contexts.
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Definition
B2Military
(technical)Items or equipment regularly supplied to personnel as part of their official gear.
Example
- The soldiers received their standard issue rifles and uniforms.
B2General
(informal, derogatory)Something typical or common, often implying it lacks uniqueness.
Example
- The movie was a standard issue thriller with no surprising twists.
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