Idiom idiom
mere mortal
Meaning
An ordinary person, without special expertise or status.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“I am just a mere mortal, not a professional athlete.”
“The famous scientist explained the theory so simply that even a mere mortal like me could understand it.”
“While the legendary musician played with effortless grace, the mere mortals in the audience could only watch in silent, humble admiration.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026