never a dull moment
never a dull moment
There is always something happening or changing; things are always busy or chaotic. A: "Wow, it must get pretty hectic having all these young kids running around." B: "Yep, never a dull moment!" I love that there's never a dull moment in this city. I don't think I'd be able to tolerate the silence of the countryside.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
never a dull moment
[it's] always exciting around here. (Describes an exciting or hectic situation.) Every time I visit Jean, she has dozens of things planned for us to do: parties and theaters to attend, restaurants to try, scenic places to see. Never a dull moment. Alan: How was work today? Jane: First of all, my boss called me in to yell at me. Then I had to fire one of my subordinates. And then my desk chair broke when I sat down on it. Never a dull moment.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
never a dull moment
Something is always changing or happening, as in First Lauren spits up, then she coughs, then she sneezes-never a dull moment with this baby! This expression was first recorded in 1889.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
never a dull moment
used to express the idea of constant (and sometimes perhaps excessive) variety and excitement. informalSee also: dull, moment, never
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
never a dull moment
Something exciting is always occurring. This term, usually stated ironically when something dangerous, stressful, or otherwise unpleasant is happening, became common in the Royal Navy in the 1930s and spread from there across the Atlantic and to civilian situations.
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The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
- never fails
- as always
- it was ever so
- twa
- thus
- it was ever thus
- you can't always get what you want
- be a soft touch for (someone or something)
- always be on (one's) guard
- first step is always the hardest