no mean

phrase

informal
used to say that something is good or impressive
a tennis player of no mean ability
Getting the project done on time will be no mean feat.

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View gallery - 6 images The global marine industry has been trying to reduce emissions from shipping for years, and making a dent in the 2%-3% of global CO2 emissions from moving 90% of the world's cargo would be no mean feat. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 June 2026 Making the choreography work was no mean feat, so Brazil’s seventh place was remarkable under the circumstances. Andrew Rice, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026 David West raised four kids in Los Angeles working as a Hollywood cinematographer — no mean feat in such a pricey city. Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026 Nonetheless, taking the small island would be no mean feat, Galgano said. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no mean

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“No mean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20mean. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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