a mean something

a mean (something)

Said of something that is particularly impressive or appealing. I make a mean stew—are you sure you don't want to stay for dinner? You should ask that guy to join your band—he plays a mean sax.
See also: mean
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a mean something

mod. having to do with an excellent example of the art of doing something well habitually. John plays the piano quite well. Fred says that John plays a mean piano.
See also: mean, something
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
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  • mean
  • a mean (something)
  • pour cold water on
  • pour cold water on (something)
  • pour cold water on something
  • pour/throw cold water on something
  • stew
  • be in a stew
  • in a stew about (someone or something)
  • in a stew