She preferred a bold design, but he chose a common-or-garden navy suit for the interview.

She wasn't impressed by the glossy displays; she preferred a simple, common or garden solution.

I grabbed a common-and-garden umbrella before heading out, only to discover the forecast had changed.

For most customers, this shampoo is the common or garden variety, but a few prefer the premium line.

The botanist dismissed the specimens as common or garden varieties, not worthy of further study.