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Fair to middling

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Colloquial UsePlay
The phrase is used in casual, informal conversations more than in formal writing or speeches. SlideI'm feeling fair to middling today, just hanging in there.
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Neutral MoodPlay
'Fair to middling' suggests a mood that's neither too good nor too bad, expressing a balanced state. SlideHow's your day going? - It's fair to middling.
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UnderstatementPlay
Sometimes, it is used as an understatement for modesty or to imply that things could be better. SlideBusiness is fair to middling, but we're hoping it'll pick up soon.