Idiom idiom
standard fare
Meaning
Something which is normal, routine, or unexceptional; something which is commonly provided or encountered.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“Action movies are standard fare at this local cinema.”
“The hotel breakfast was just standard fare, offering the usual eggs, toast, and coffee.”
“While the critics hoped for an innovative performance, the orchestra delivered only standard fare that failed to challenge the audience.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026