such as it is

Idioms  

1. In the form that it has, which is not very good but all that's available, as in Of course you can stay for supper, such as it is. This expression is generally used apologetically, indicating that the item in question isn't very good or worth much. [Late 1300s]

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such as it is

The deal, such as it is, allows ships to enter and exit the strait toll-free for 60 days—but after that, who knows.

From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2026

The elite, such as it is, starts to fracture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026

The photo was later restored after CBS published its story, but the damage to the administration’s credibility — such as it is — was already done.

From Salon ● Feb. 27, 2026

I guess the upside, such as it is, of the recent crypto crash is that bitcoin has been falling even when stocks have been rising.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 21, 2025

To the first honoree, he announces, “Well, here’s your book. Looks rather bilge to me from a glance at the title page, but, such as it is, here you are.”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith