Meaning of 'No great shakes'
What does the saying 'No great shakes' mean?
Idiom: No great shakes
Meaning:
If someone is no great shakes at something, they are not very good at it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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