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run-of-the-mill (adj.)

"unspectacular," 1909 in a literal sense, in reference to material yielded by a mill, etc., before sorting for quality (compare common run "usual, ordinary type," from 1712). Figurative use is from 1922.

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Definitions of run-of-the-mill from WordNet

run-of-the-mill (adj.)
not special in any way; lacking distinction;
run-of-the-mill boxing
Synonyms: run-of-the-mine / mine run / unexceptional / undistinguished
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