"to write home about" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} to write home about
  1. Of significance; worth noticing or remarking upon. Related terms: nothing to write home about, something to write home about
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          "text": "‘No,’ said Luke, grinning at her. ‘You're not dull enough! […] What about the kid's clothes? I don't suppose they were anything to write home about, but didn't you keep anything? A bootee or a bit of embroidery or anything at all?’",
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