run of the mill
run of the mill is the alternative spelling of run-of-the-mill.
Meaning of run-of-the-mill
Adjective
run-of-the-mill (comparative more run-of-the-mill, superlative most run-of-the-mill)
- Ordinary; not special.
- This isn’t your run-of-the-mill refrigerator; you’ll find the extra features well worth the price.
- Synonyms:
- common-or-garden, typical, average, medial, basic, bog-standard, common, commonplace, common-and-garden, congruent
- Antonyms:
- cream of the crop, deluxe, luxe
Forms of run of the mill
| comparative | more run of the mill |
|---|---|
| superlative | most run of the mill |
Questions about run of the mill
- What is run of the mill the alternative spelling of?
- Run of the mill is the alternative spelling of run-of-the-mill.
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