"never a dull moment" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} never a dull moment
  1. (there is) always something interesting happening; (there is) no risk of boredom
    Sense id: en-never_a_dull_moment-en-phrase-ldWv~x-G Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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