So so

Meaning

"So so" is an idiom that means something is mediocre or average, neither particularly good nor particularly bad. It can also mean that the situation is neutral or indifferent.

Usage

• "The food at the restaurant was so-so."
• "The weather today is so-so; it's not raining, but it's not sunny either."
• "I'm feeling so-so about the new project at work."
• "The movie was okay, but not really great."
• "I had a so-so day at school today."

Roots and History

The origin of "so so" is uncertain, but it may have come from the phrase "so-so good," which means something is decent but not particularly impressive. Over time, the idiom has evolved to mean anything that is average or neutral, without any particular positive or negative connotations.

Synonyms in English

• Fair
• Average
• Neutral
• Middling
• Plain

Synonyms in other languages

• Español: "Más o menos"
• Français: "À mi-mesure"
• German: "Gut genug"
• Italian: "Bene e bene"
• Japanese: "それでも".

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