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Fair to Middling
Fair to Middling
Fair to Middling : Phrases
Meaning:
Mediocre, pretty good, so-so.
Example:
When asked how his new job at Accenture was going, Barry answered fair to middling.
Origin:
This mid-1800s phrase, often a reply to an inquiry about one's health or business, is redundant, since fair and middling both mean moderately good.