common as muck
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Very common (in various senses).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
How many times have you heard a young mother roll her eyes up to heaven at the sound of another mum calling out the name of her child, only to realize that the name she picked is now common as muck?
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 muck” mean?
Very common (in various senses).
Is “common as muck” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.