no mean
phrase
informal
—used to say that something is good or impressive
a tennis player of no mean ability
Getting the project done on time will be no mean feat.
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View gallery - 6 images The global marine industry has been trying to reduce emissions from shipping for years, and making a dent in the 2%-3% of global CO2 emissions from moving 90% of the world's cargo would be no mean feat.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
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“No mean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20mean. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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