no joy in Mudville



no joy in Mudville

A phrase used to describe an overall sense of sadness and/or disappointment. It comes from the poem "Casey at the Bat." Believe me, there's been no joy in Mudville ever since my sister and her boyfriend broke up. There will be no joy in Mudville once Billy learns he didn't make the basketball team.
See also: joy

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Cierasee-ER-əEnglish (Modern)
Mac[mæk]
Heitor-Portuguese
MyrnaMUR-naIrish
Eirene-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Evette-English