dull as dishwater
Example Sentences
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He was dull as dishwater compared to many of the others vying for the nomination, and nobody had ever really considered him presidential timber.
From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2022
Perhaps dull as dishwater, Mendelson is nonetheless as steady as they come in a council chamber where there’s hardly a dull moment.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 15, 2021
I think something very important to remember is that we do not see good mother-in-law relationships in pop culture because good mothers-in-law are dull as dishwater from a comedic perspective.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2020
I find him dull as dishwater; his brother had a bit of sparkle.
From US News ● Nov. 16, 2015
It’s as dull as dishwater, though, for Mrs. Robert Cathaway, and as there ain’t anyone else handy she takes it out on Bob.
From Odd Numbers Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe by Ford, Sewell
