plain old
Frequency: 5.97.8 per million words
Used to emphasize that something is ordinary or simple.
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Examples (10)
- Why drink plain old water when you can have something better?
- Sometimes, all you need is a plain old sandwich to satisfy your hunger.
- He's just a plain old guy from the neighborhood, nothing special.
- The recipe called for plain old flour, not self-rising.
- It was just a plain old Monday, with nothing out of the ordinary happening.
- She prefers a plain old coffee, without any fancy additions.
- Don't expect any miracles; it's just a plain old car, reliable but not luxurious.
- Despite all the new gadgets, sometimes a plain old pen and paper are best.
- The artist used plain old charcoal to create the stunning portrait.
- After a long trip, even a plain old bed feels incredibly comfortable.