English · Idiom Attested

common as bums

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Meaning · English

Very common or mundane (in various senses).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Bruises and bumps in the Kentucky camp were as common as bums at a free barbecue.

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 “common as bums” mean?

Very common or mundane (in various senses).

Is “common as bums” formal or informal?

common as bums is generally colloquial.

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