[Idiom] RUN-OF-THE-MILL. - Embracing Simplicity in a Complex World

ordinary

'Run-of-the-mill' describes something that is ordinary or standard, without any special features. The term originates from the early days of factory production, where products coming directly 'off the mill' were uniform and commonplace. It helps convey a sense of the mundane or the quotidian in everything from products to daily experiences.

Example Sentences

1. The product is just run-of-the-mill, nothing special.

   The product is ordinary and not special.

2. Most of the proposals were run-of-the-mill and lacked creativity.

   Most of the proposals were ordinary and lacked creativity.

3. The restaurant's menu was run-of-the-mill, offering standard dishes with no specialty.

   The restaurant's menu was standard with no unique offerings.