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nothing to write home about

Idioms  
  1. Ordinary or unremarkable, as in The restaurant was all right but nothing to write home about. This idiom originated in the late 1800s, possibly among troops stationed far from home, and became widespread during World War I.


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Beyond Herd’s notes on AI, the rest of Bubble’s earnings release was nothing to write home about.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Rooms with views remain few and far between on the dining landscape, and they generally come with a caveat: food that’s nothing to write home about.

From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2023

His slimy character is nothing to write home about, but it's not like Rhaenyra to lie, especially not so boldly and dastardly, knowing her deceits will purposefully cause harm to another.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2022

Tyrell Williams, Breshad Perriman and Quintez Cephus as your top three wideouts is nothing to write home about.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2021

My grades weren’t terrible, but they were nothing to write home about.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman

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