Д56
ДЕЛА КАК САЖА БЕЛА (saying) things could be better (said, usu. humorously or ironically, in response to the question «Как дела?» - "How are things going?" - when matters are going badly or when a person prefers to give a vague reply, implying that things are not going well): - don't askcould be better.
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Д57 →← Д55