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Fair to middling

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Colloquial Use

The phrase is used in casual, informal conversations more than in formal writing or speeches.

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I'm feeling fair to middling today, just hanging in there.
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Neutral Mood

'Fair to middling' suggests a mood that's neither too good nor too bad, expressing a balanced state.

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How's your day going? - It's fair to middling.
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Understatement

Sometimes, it is used as an understatement for modesty or to imply that things could be better.

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Business is fair to middling, but we're hoping it'll pick up soon.
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