middle-of-the-road

🇺🇸 /ˌmɪdl əv ðə ˈrəʊd/ 🇬🇧 /ˌmɪdl əv ðə ˈrəʊd/
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adjective
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moderate, not extreme or radical

The restaurant offers a middle-of-the-road menu that appeals to a wide range of tastes.

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lacking in excitement or originality

The band's new album is a bit middle-of-the-road, but it's still enjoyable to listen to.

translation

adj. moderate, not extreme or radical; lacking in excitement or originality