Millard Fillmore

noun

A little-known, unremarkable or insignificant political figure.

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Meanings

nounMillard Fillmore (plural Millard Fillmores)

plural Millard Fillmores

  1. A little-known, unremarkable or insignificant political figure.

    It will likely go down as the Millard Fillmore of the bunch -- unremarkable and quickly forgettable.

    1997 April 18, “`Murder at 1600': Anatomy of a Dud”, in The Salt Lake Tribune
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    If President Ford wins the nomination, but loses the election by a huge margin, he will be the Millard Fillmore of 1976

    1976 August 14, “Republicans Or Whigs?”, in Times-News

    It is sort of the Millard Fillmore of national events. Although established in 1959, it has been condemned to national anonymity

    2007 September 20, “SPEND 'SIMPSONS' TIME READING CONSTITUTION”, in Arizona Republic

Origin

A reference to the 13th president of the United States, often considered the most insignificant of the presidents.

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