one-star

one-star

Lacking in quality; inadequate. I couldn't spend another minute in that one-star hotel—it was positively filthy!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • save someone's skin
  • (Have you) been OK?
  • #dead
  • other than
  • other than (something)
  • pillow-biter
References in periodicals archive
Asuncion Placino to the rank of a one-star general on June 13.
PNP has new female general
We would like to apologise to the owners of Dovehouse Fish Bar, 361 Warwick Road West, Solihull, B91 1BQ, the photograph and name of which were incorrectly included in the feature listing one-star and zero food hygiene ratings for a number of establishments.
Dovehouse Fish Bar: An apology
Three new restaurants were added to the two-star list, four new eateries made it to the one-star list, and one was dropped from the guide.
Michelin Guide Taipei 2019 announced
The Gosforth High Street Italian restaurant, pictured, was handed a one-star food hygiene rating following a June inspection.
From one-star rating to five stars again
On the website, Medicare said the nursing homes with a one-star staffing rating either lacked a registered nurse for "a high number of days" over three months, provided unverifiable payroll data, or didn't supply any payroll data, The Times reported.
Updated Staffing Data Lowers Ratings for Many Nursing Homes; Medicare downgraded rating of some homes for failing to be staffed every day with a registered nurse
'We're so happy, this is perfect,' said Kusano who, with Nishibori, went on a perfect 6-0 run in the one-star event.
Japan wins gold in FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour
In a first for Oman, the Oman Volleyball Association (OVA) will host the prestigious one-star FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour - Muscat Open - from Wednesday.
ONE-STAR FIVB BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD TOUR ARRIVES IN OMAN
Earlier this year, it was given a one-star rating after reports of "mice activity" in the kitchen.
Five-star boost for restaurant
But one-star cars currently account for almost three-quarters of all the cars currently being produced in Iran.
3/4ths of cars made in Iran are so bad they must go
Travel said of Luton, undergoing a PS110million expan sion: "Building work is no excuse for the one-star staff rating, lack of seats, shops or toilets and penny-pinching prices."
Luton 'Britain's worst airport'
It has been a rich harvest for producers across the North East and Cumbria at this year's awards, with two three-star, 25 two-star and 63 one-star accolades handed out.
Excellent taste; Where will you find the region's best food and drink products? JANE HALL reports on the North winners in this year's prestigious Great Taste Awards
These can be personalbehold the one-star review I once received on Amazon for being "too Jewy; get over yourself" (a summation in which every word was spelled correctly, I imagine due mainly to the miracle of spell check).
What We Can Learn About Internet Harassment From the Alt-Right's Campaign Against Amy Schumer
And Outlane-based Fudgerrific gained a one-star award for its creme brulee fudge.
THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE; Specialist food and drink producers among awards
There are three threestar restaurants in the UK, two in London - including Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea - and one in Berkshire, 23 two-star restaurants and 143 one-star venues.
Michelin nod is a star achievement