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nothing to speak of
Idioms & Phrases
nothing to speak of
Not much, nothing worth mentioning, as in What's been happening in the stock market?
Nothing to speak of, or They've done nothing to speak of about publicity. This expression was first recorded in 1582.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Nothing to speak of
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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