boring as beans

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Meaning · English

Very boring; devoid of interest.

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Spencer remembers the session as being 'as boring as beans'. A handful of copies of the record were pressed with the catalogue number Philles 111, and copies sent to both Sill and Finfer.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “boring as beans” mean?

Very boring; devoid of interest.

Is “boring as beans” formal or informal?

boring as beans is generally informal.