very boring, or miserable.
old english phrase dating back to the 1700s, which plays on the double meaning of dull (boring/opaque).
modern english and american english also uses the phrase "dull as dishwater", probably evolved through mispronounciation and familiarity with the latter.
old english phrase dating back to the 1700s, which plays on the double meaning of dull (boring/opaque).
modern english and american english also uses the phrase "dull as dishwater", probably evolved through mispronounciation and familiarity with the latter.
"andy has a new girlfriend but i can't understand why, she is as dull as ditchwater"
"wear the purple one, that black dress is dull as ditchwater"
"wear the purple one, that black dress is dull as ditchwater"
by miss moo March 25, 2006