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.