Phrase guide

nothing to sneeze at

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Something that is decent, acceptable, or worthwhile.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, uncountable

Examples

  • Their music may not be worthy of radio time, but it's nothing to sneeze at.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: ikke til at kimse ad — something decent or acceptable
  • Hungarian: nem semmi — something decent or acceptable
  • Hungarian: nem megvetendő — something decent or acceptable
  • Hungarian: nem jelentéktelen — something decent or acceptable
  • Hungarian: nem elhanyagolható — something decent or acceptable
  • Italian: non da buttare — something decent or acceptable
  • Polish: niezły — something decent or acceptable
  • Portuguese: não ser de se jogar fora — something decent or acceptable
  • Spanish: no ser moco de pavo — something decent or acceptable
  • Swedish: ingenting att fnysa åt — something decent or acceptable