mine run
Definition
- Adjective:
- Ordinary, average, not special in any way: "Mine run" describes something that is common, typical, or of standard quality, without any distinguishing or exceptional features. It is synonymous with "run-of-the-mill."
Usage
- "Mine run" is used attributively before a noun to describe it as ordinary or average.
- It is a hyphenated compound adjective: .
- This term is somewhat dated and less common in modern usage than its synonym "run-of-the-mill."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The store sold mostly mine-run merchandise, nothing of high value.
- He was a mine-run student, achieving average grades without much effort.
- The report was a mine-run analysis, offering no new insights.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase originates from mining, where "run of the mine" referred to ore as it comes from the mine, before sorting or processing for quality. The adjective form "mine-run" thus came to mean "unprocessed" or "average."
- It can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation, implying mediocrity or a lack of excellence.
Variants and Related Words
- Run-of-the-mill (adj): The more common modern synonym for "mine-run," meaning ordinary or average.
- It was just a run-of-the-mill action movie.
- Unexceptional (adj): Not out of the ordinary; average.
- Commonplace (adj): Ordinary; not unusual or interesting.
Synonyms
- Average
- Ordinary
- Commonplace
- Unexceptional
- Standard
- Mediocre
Antonyms
- Exceptional
- Extraordinary
- Outstanding
- Special
- Unique
Adjective
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not special in any way
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run-of-the-mill boxing
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your run-of-the-mine college graduate
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a unexceptional an incident as can be found in a lawyer's career
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