Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Fair To Middling.
Fair To Middling - as an adjective satellite
About average; acceptable
Example: "More than adequate as a secretary"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adequate18passable12tolerable11Example Sentences
"Her grades in math were fair to middling; she got mostly B's and C's."
"The reception for the new play was fair to middling; some audience members loved it, while others found it mediocre."
"He described his health as fair to middling; he had some minor issues but overall felt OK."
"The restaurant received fair to middling reviews; some customers enjoyed the food, while others were disappointed."
"The team's performance in the game was fair to middling; they didn't excel but also didn't completely fail."