Example: El seu nou telèfon no és res de l'altre món, però funciona bé.
Definition
"No ser res de l'altre món" is a Catalan expression meaning something is not extraordinary or exceptional; it describes something ordinary or average, often used to temper expectations or praise. For example, a new phone might not be spectacular but works well.
Translations
To be nothing special
No ser nada del otro mundo
Niet bijzonder zijn
Ne rien avoir d'extraordinaire
Nichts Besonderes sein
Etymology
The phrase "No ser res de l'altre món" literally translates as 'to be nothing from the other world,' implying something is not out of this world or remarkable. This idiomatic expression reflects a common way of downplaying or moderating opinions in Catalan, emphasizing normality rather than extraordinary qualities.
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To be nothing special