〜だけましだ
Formation
N2ComparisonNeutral
Meaning
Used to express that while the current situation is far from ideal, it is still better than other worse possibilities.
Examples
給料は安いが、もらえるだけましだ。
The salary is low, but I should be grateful that I get one at least.
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