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Run of the mill

Posted by Bruce Kahl on July 19, 2003

In Reply to: Run of the mill posted by AA on July 19, 2003

: What is the exact meaning of the expression "run of the mill" and its origin? Thanks.

It means ordinary or average and is believed to have originated in textile or flour mills.

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