be no great shakes
be no great shakes
slang To be mediocre, unimpressive or disappointing. I don't know why everyone loves that restaurant so much—I've been there before, and it's no great shakes. That defenseman makes a lot of money, but if you ask me, he's no great shakes.
See also: great, no, shake
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be no great ˈshakes
(informal) be not very good, efficient, suitable, etc: He’s no great shakes as a teacher. ‘What did you think of the movie?’ ‘It was no great shakes.’See also: great, no, shake
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be nothing (much) to write home about
- be nothing to shout about
- be nothing, not much, etc. to write home about
- nothing to shout about
- (as) exciting as watching paint dry
- not anything to boast about
- weak tea
- be beyond (one)
- be beyond somebody
- that's not saying much