How to Pronounce "no great shakes"
expression
NOH GRAYT SHAYKS
noh-GRAYT-shayks
Definition
Used to say that someone or something is ordinary, not very impressive, or not especially good.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈʃeɪks
British English
nəʊ/ /ɡɹˈeɪt/ /ʃˈeɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH GRAYT SHAYKS
UK
noh-GRAYT-shayks
Listen in Context
The movie was no great shakes. I’ve seen better.
He’s no great shakes at playing guitar.
The food at that place is no great shakes.
Everyone says that new phone is amazing, but honestly, it's no great shakes.