such as it is

idiom

used to say that something is not very good in quality or condition
The meal, such as it was, was served quickly.
Welcome to my humble home—such as it is.

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“Such as it is.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as%20it%20is. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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