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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Gerwazy	ger-VAH-zi	Polish
German (1)	JUR-mən	English
Lauretta	-	Italian
Shoshana	-	Hebrew
Gu&Eth;Laug	-	Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Nicol	['nikl]