ho-hum

Example Sentences

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Ho-hum until it takes a turn toward the fascinatingly weird, the movie is a welcome declaration of artistic independence for Burton, who often strains against aesthetic and industrial restrictions.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2019

Ho-hum and all, this has to be considered progress since the Chargers struggled mightily kicking the ball last season, especially early on.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2018

"Ho-hum for the PM... Some thought it sounded like the start of the West Wing theme, while ITV's political editor, Robert Peston, suggested that it was a Winnie the Pooh-style ditty."

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2016

The surgical hook appeared again and fitted the slick layer of cornea back over the iris with a jaunty little flip of dismissal: Ho-hum, that one’s done.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2014

Hum Holland Brand name of one of those mild little red Baby Goudas that make you say "Ho-hum."

From The Complete Book of Cheese by Brown, Robert Carlton