common as bums
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Meaning · English
Very common or mundane (in various senses).
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
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.