English · Idiom Attested

plain as porridge

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Very clear and evident.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

rất rõ ràng và hiển nhiên

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Very unattractive or unprepossessing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

rất không hấp dẫn hoặc thiếu thu hút

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Sources & notes

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

What does “plain as porridge” mean?

Very clear and evident.

Is “plain as porridge” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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