nothing special

English

Pronunciation

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Noun

nothing special (uncountable)

1. (idiomatic) Something ordinary or run-of-the-mill.

   The sandwich was plain old junk food, nothing special.

2. (idiomatic) Nothing worth discussing; nothing that the speaker wants to mention.

Usage notes

• Often used as an evasion or conversation-stopper, when nosy queries are made. It can be an indirect way of telling someone to "mind one's own business".