No great shakes Meaning in English
expression
NOH GRAYT SHAYKS
noh-GRAYT-shayks
Definition
Used to say that someone or something is ordinary, not very impressive, or not especially good.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used to play down something or someone’s abilities. Usually follows phrases like 'He’s no great shakes at math.' Avoid using in formal or academic writing. Similar expressions: 'nothing special,' 'nothing to write home about.'
Spanish: nada del otro mundo - no es gran cosaPortuguese (BR): nada de especial - nada demaisPortuguese (PT): nada de especial - nada demaisChinese (Simplified): 没什么特别的 - 不怎么样Chinese (Traditional): 沒什麼特別的 - 不怎麼樣Hindi: कुछ खास नहींArabic: ليس شيئًا مميزًاBengali: সাধারণ - কিছু বিশেষ নয়Russian: ничего особенногоJapanese: 大したことないVietnamese: không có gì đặc biệtKorean: 별로 대단하지 않은 - 평범한Turkish: pek de önemli değil - sıradanUrdu: کچھ خاص نہیںIndonesian: tidak istimewa
Example Sentences
The movie was no great shakes. I’ve seen better.
basic
He’s no great shakes at playing guitar.
basic
The food at that place is no great shakes.
basic
Everyone says that new phone is amazing, but honestly, it's no great shakes.
natural
If you ask me, his cooking is no great shakes, but he tries hard.
natural
The book was no great shakes, but it passed the time.
natural